Microwave-assisted synthesis of five-membered S-heterocycles

The development of new strategies for synthesis of five-membered S-heterocycles has remained a highly attractive but challenging proposition. An overview of the application of microwave irradiation in sulfur-containing five-membered heterocyclic compounds synthesis is presented, focusing on the developments in the last 5–10 years. This contribution covers the literature concerning the total synthesis of five-membered S-heterocycles under microwave and combined effect of microwave and solid-phase.