Synthesis 2002(16): 2344-2346
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35222
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An Expeditious One-Pot Synthesis of Thiiranes from α-Halo Ketones in Solvent­-Free Conditions Using Microwaves

Lal Dhar S. Yadav*, Ritu Kapoor
Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211 002, India
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Publication History

Received 19 July 2002
Publication Date:
04 November 2002 (online)

Abstract

Thiiranes are obtained in excellent yields and with high diastereoselectivity upon microwave irradiation of a mixture of α-haloketones, O,O-diethyl hydrogen phosphorodithioate and alumina-supported sodium borohydride in solvent-free conditions.