Direct C-H trifluoromethylthiolation of (hetero)arenes: A review

Abstract This review highlights up-to-date developments and achievements in direct trifluoromethylthiolation of (hetero)aryl C H bonds with particular emphasis on the mechanistic aspects of the reactions. The review is divided into two major sections. The first will discuss direct C–H trifluoromethylthiolation of simple arenes while the second focuses exclusively on trifluoromethylthiolation of heteroarene C H bonds. This review will highlight the developments in direct trifluoromethylthiolation of (hetero)aryl C H bonds during the past three years but mention to earlier work when it is necessary.