Synthesis of Diverse <i>o</i>-Arylthio-Substituted Diaryl Ethers by Direct Oxythiolation of Arynes with Diaryl Sulfoxides Involving Migratory <i>O</i>-Arylation
A diverse range of o-arylthio-substituted diarylethers has been synthesized by direct oxythiolation of arynes with diaryl sulfoxides that involves the formation of the C–O and C–S bonds followed by migratory O-arylation.