Traditionally employed in the synthesis of small ring systems and rearrangement chemistry, sulfur-based ylides occupy a unique position in the toolbox of the synthetic organic chemist. In recent years a number of pioneering researchers have looked to expand the application of these unorthodox reagents through the use of transition metal catalysis. The strength and flexibility of such a combination have been shown to be of key importance in developing powerful novel methodologies. This chapter summarises recent developments in transition metal-catalysed sulfonium/sulfoxonium ylide reactions, as well as providing a historical perspective. In overviewing the successes in this area, the authors hope to encourage others into this growing field.

传统上，小环系统的合成和重排化学中使用硫基的叶立德在合成有机化学家的工具箱中占据独特的位置。近年来，许多开拓性研究人员已寻求通过使用过渡金属催化来扩展这些非正统试剂的应用。已经证明，这种组合的强度和灵活性对于开发强大的新颖方法学至关重要。本章总结了过渡金属催化的// ulf鎓内鎓盐反应的最新进展，并提供了历史展望。在概述该领域的成功时，作者希望鼓励其他人进入这个不断发展的领域。