Nickel-catalyzed synthesis of aryl sulfides from aromatic primary amides and thioethers via aryl exchange strategy

Herein, a nickel-catalyzed synthesis of aryl sulfide through a formal aryl exchange reaction between aromatic amide and thioether was reported. This work not only realized the activation of non-activated primary amides through an unconventional dehydration strategy, but also provided a practical and facile method for aryl sulfide synthesis without odorous and toxic thiols.