Synthesis 2007(14): 2097-2099  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-983756
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S-Alkyl Chlorothioformates from Xanthates

Alexandra M. Gade, Christopher J. Abelt*
Department of Chemistry, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187, USA
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Publication History

Received 16 March 2007
Publication Date:
03 July 2007 (online)

Abstract

Reaction of S-alkyl O-ethyl xanthates (S-alkyl O-ethyl dithiocarbonates) with catalytic Vilsmeier reagent generated in situ from N-formylmorpholine (morpholine-4-carbaldehyde) gives S-alkyl chlorothioformates in good yields.