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Sha Peng1, Cheng-Mei Qi1, Li-Mei Duan1
1College of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Hunan University of Science and Engineering, Yongzhou 425100, China. koala_qi@126.com.
Abstract:
In this work, a straightforward and practical four-component reaction involving alkenes, CS2, amines, and dimethyl(methylthio)sulfonium trifluoromethanesulfonate (DMTSM) is reported. This reaction enables the convenient synthesis of various S-alkyl dithiocarbamates in good to excellent yields. The mild reaction conditions, readily available starting materials and operational simplicity, along with numerous examples of late-stage functionalization, render this method highly attractive for organic synthesis.
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