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The anti-Markovnikov addition of thiols to alkenes using CeCl 3 as catalyst is described. The products were obtained in good to excellent yields. The reaction occurred under solvent-free conditions at room temperature.

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We present here a clean and fast synthesis of organic disulfides starting from thiols using glycerol as solvent under microwave irradiation. This efficient method is general for aromatic, aliphatic, and functionalized thiols, affording the corresponding disulfides in good to excellent yields after easy work up. Glycerol can be easily recovered and utilized for further oxidation reactions.

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