A DTBP-promoted C–H thiolation of aldehydes with disulfides under metal-free and solvent-free conditions is described. The system shows good functional group tolerance to afford thioesters in moderate to excellent yields.

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A simple and convenient 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.