Cobalt Single-Atom Catalyst at PPM Level Reduces Sulfonyl Chlorides to Sulfinate Esters

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a sustainable method to synthesize sulfinate esters from sulfonyl chlorides using a cobalt catalyst.
• Utilized cobalt single-atom catalyst at parts per million (PPM) level.
• Investigated reaction conditions for optimal conversion.
• Assessed green synthetic pathway efficacy.
• Achieved significant reduction of sulfonyl chlorides to sulfinate esters.
• Demonstrated high efficiency at low catalyst concentrations.
• Contributed to the field of green chemistry by minimizing waste.