Citation:K.S. ECCLES, C.J. ELCOATE, S.E. LAWRENCE, AND A.R. MAGUIRE.; 2010. Convenient and robust one-pot synthesis of symmetrical and unsymmetrical benzyl thioethers from benzyl halides using thiourea. Arkivoc, 216-228.
Abstract:
A series of symmetrical and unsymmetrical benzyl thioethers have been synthesised using a one-pot reaction from benzyl halides and thiourea. This procedure avoids the isolation or handling of malodorous thiols and generates high yields of benzyl thioethers in excellent purity.