Non-expensive,open-flask and selective catalytic systems for the synthesis of sulfinate esters and thiosulfonates

Two simple and efficient methods for the synthesis of sulfinate esters and thiosulfonates from sodium salts of sulfinic acids are described. Different alcohols were converted into the corresponding sulfinate esters in good yields and purity in an open flask. By the adjustment of the reaction conditions thiosulfonates could also be obtained in a very short reaction time.