Abstract
A new method was developed for converting nitriles into primary thioamides. Treatment of various nitriles 1 with 1.5-2.5 equivalents of sodium trimethylsilyl sulfide (sodium trimethylsilanethiolate) in 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone at 20-35°C for 4-30 hours gave the corresponding thioamides 2 in 27-80% yield.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1219-1220 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Synthesis |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Organic Chemistry