Synthesis 1986; 1986(1): 54-56
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31475
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Photo-induced Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation: Reactions of 2-Thiopyridones and 2-Quinolinethiones with Alkenes

Takehiko Nishio* , Yoshimori Omote
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Tsukuba, Sakura-mura, Niihari-gun, Ibaraki 305, Japan
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20 August 2002 (online)

A synthetically useful method for the formation of C-C bonds involving photochemically induced addition of 2-thioxo-1,2-dihydropyridines or -quinolines to alkenes is described. The products are 2-(2-mercaptoalkyl)-pyridines and -quinolines.