One-pot synthesis of glycosyl phenylthiosulfonates from sulfinate, S and glycosyl bromides

Glycosyl phenylthiosulfonates are reagents which are valuable for the S-glycosylation decoration of organic compounds and proteins. Here, one-pot multiple-component synthesis of glycosyl phenylthiosulfonates from sulfinate , sulfur powder and glycosyl bromides is reported. The reactions afford glycosyl phenylthiosulfonates in good yields under mild conditions. Further application and exploration of glycosyl phenylthiosulfonates are still on underway in our group.