Three-component oxysulfenylation reaction: two simple and convenient approaches to β-alkoxy sulfides

An unprecedented method for the synthesis of β-alkoxy sulfides via a NaI/HBr-mediated three-component oxysulfenylation reaction of alkenes with arylsulfinic acids and alcohols is reported. Furthermore, I2-promoted oxysulfenylation of alkenes using sodium arylsulfinates instead of arylsulfinic acids to synthesise various β-alkoxy sulfides is also described.