Room-Temperature Trisulfide Metathesis: Self-Rearranging Molecules
Researchers from Flinders University report a newly discovered trisulfide metathesis reaction that spontaneously exchanges sulfur-sulfur bonds in seconds at room temperature within certain solvents, without heat or catalysts. The reaction is fast, reversible, and applicable to diverse fields, demonstrated by modifying an anti-tumor drug and creating a recyclable plastic, with potential broad impact in drug discovery and materials science.