approach for the synthesis of acylsulfenic acid alkyl esters and benzoyl alkyl disulfides from thiobenzoic acids is described. This reaction uses commercially available [bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as an oxidant under mild reaction conditions. A simple and convenient approach for the synthesis of acylsulfenic acid alkyl esters and benzoyl alkyl disulfides from thiobenzoic acids is described