Mechanism insights into an unexpected isomerisation reaction observed during conversion of N-benzyl piperazinones to corresponding N-benzyl thio-piperazinones
GlaxoSmithKline, Medicines Research Centre, Via A. Fleming 4, 37100 Verona, Italy
Abstract:
An interesting and surprising rearrangement was observed during the reaction of 4-N-benzyl piperazinone derivatives with Lawesson’s reagent as a thionating agent. Investigation into the possible mechanism responsible for these results is reported herein.