A new selenium catalyzed synthesis of S-Alkyl carbonothioates from alcohols, carbon monoxide, sulfur and alkyl halides

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)97730-X

Selenium showed excellent catalytic activity for carbonothiolation of alcohols with carbon monoxide and sulfur under mild conditions. S-Alkyl carbonothioates were synthesized in good yields from various alcohols, carbon monoxide, elemental sulfur, and alk