Synthesis of γ-Sulfur-Substituted Ketones via Rh(II)/Sc(III) a Cocatalyzed Three-Component Reaction of Diazo Compounds with Thiophenols and Enones

A facile method for the synthesis of γ-sulfur-substituted ketones is developed via a Rh(II)/Sc(III) cocatalyzed three-component reaction of diazo compounds with thiophenols and enones. With this method, different γ-sulfur-substituted ketones were obtained in moderate to high yields with good diastereoselectivities.