Synlett 1994; 1994(7): 559-560
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22929
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The First Direct Synthesis of 2,4-Bis(methylthio)pyrimidines: Reaction of Ketones with Triflic Anhydride and Methyl Thiocyanate

A. García Martínez* , A. Herrera Fernández, F. Moreno-Jiménez, M. J. Luengo Fraile, L. R. Subramanian
  • *Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Complutense, E-28040 Madrid, Spain.
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Publication Date:
18 September 2002 (online)

The reaction of aliphatic and aromatic ketones 1 with triflic anhydride (Tf2O) in the presence of methyl thiocyanate affords 2,4-bis(methylthio)pyrimidines 2 in good yields.

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