Thiols are oxidized to the corresponding disulfides using K + /CH 3 CN system under ambient conditions in the presence of air. This system provides a convenient, rapid, and efficient aerobic oxidative for the syntheses of symmetrical disulfides. ... Thiols are oxidized to the corresponding disulfides using K + /CH 3 CN system under ambient conditions in the presence of air. This system provides a convenient, rapid, and efficient aerobic oxidative for the syntheses of ...