Synthesis 1987; 1987(12): 1134-1136
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28200
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A New Method for the Synthesis of Heterocyclic S-Alkyl Thiolactams

Dennis E. Jackman* , Dietmar B. Westphal
  • *Mobay Corporation, Agricultural Chemicals Division, P.O. Box 4913, Kansas City, KS 64120, U.S.A.
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Publication Date:
20 August 2002 (online)

The reaction of S-substituted heterocyclic thiolactams with thiols is described. In some cases, rearrangement or tricyclic products were produced instead of the compounds expected from simple alkylthiol displacement.