Triton-B Catalyzed Efficient One-Pot Synthesis of Dithiocarbamate Esters

A novel process for the one-step chemoselective conversion of alkyl halides into dithiocarbamates as protected amines was developed using benzyltrimethylammonium hydroxide (Triton-B) in presence of carbon disulfide. Thus, dithiocarbamates of different amines were prepared in very good to excellent yields. This protocol is mild, chemoselective, and efficient compared to other methods.