A method for preparing a pentafluorosulfenyl
aryl compound is disclosed. The method comprises reacting an
aryl thioate,
aryl thiol, or diaryl disulfide with
iodine pentafluoride in the presence or absence of one or more additives to form an aryl sulfenyl
pentafluoride, wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of a
fluoride salt, a non-
fluoride salt, and an unsaturated
organic compound.