Copper(I)-Catalyzed Thiolation of C-H Bonds for the Synthesis of Sulfenyl Pyrroles and Indoles

A novel and convenient copper(I)-catalyzed thiolation of C-H bonds of pyrroles and indoles is developed for the synthesis of sulfenyl pyrroles and indoles. Dual C-H thiolation reactions are observed for pyrroles. A wide range of pyrroles and indoles undergo the C-H thiolation smoothly with various disulfides and diselenides to generate the corresponding heteroaryl thioethers in moderate to excellent yields.