Phosphorus pentasulfide: A mild and versatile Catalyst/Reagent for the preparation of dithiocarboxylic esters
The reaction of carboxylic acids (1) with a variety of thiols or alcohols in the presence of phosphorus pentasulfide (P(4)S(10)) as a catalyst and reagent (20-40 mol %) proceeded effectively to afford the corresponding dithiocarboxylic esters (2) in high yields.
Sudalai
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NYS Center for Polymer Synthesis and Department of Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York 12180, USA.
Kanagasabapathy
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Benicewicz
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