Synthesis 2010(3): 392-394  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1217132
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TBAH-Catalyzed One-Pot Synthesis of Symmetrical Trithiocarbonates from Alkyl Halides and Carbon Disulfide under Neat Aqueous Conditions

Mohammad Soleiman-Beigi*a, Zeinab Arzehgara, Barahman Movassaghb
a Department of Chemistry, Ilam University, P.O. Box 69315-516, Ilam, Iran
Fax: +98(841)2227022; e-Mail: SoleimanBeigi@yahoo.com ;
b Department of Chemistry, K. N. Toosi University of Technology, P.O. Box 16315-1618, Tehran, Iran
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Publication History

Received 16 September 2009
Publication Date:
20 November 2009 (online)

Abstract

A novel and efficient, tetra-n-butylammonium hydroxide catalyzed, one-pot protocol has been developed for the synthesis of symmetrical trithiocarbonates from alkyl halides and carbon disulfide­ under neat aqueous conditions.

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