Department of Chemistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S3 7HF, UK
Abstract:
The reaction of acetylide anions with carbon disulfide or phenyl isothiocyanate followed by addition of sulfur in the presence of a protonating agent such as a primary amine or alcohol affords 1,2-dithiole-3-thiones or 3-imino-1,2-dithioles in good to excellent yields.