Ni-Catalyzed cross-coupling of aryl thioethers with alkyl Grignard reagents via C-S bond cleavage.

A Ni-catalyzed cross-coupling of aryl thioethers with alkyl Grignard reagents, accompanied by the cleavage of the C(aryl)-SMe bond, has been presented. This method is distinguished by its mild conditions and moderate functional group tolerance, such as hydroxyl, halogen, and heterocycles, which should provide a straightforward access to the modification of sulfur-containing molecules.