Efficient formation of aromatic thiols from thiomethylated precursors

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(99)01052-7

As a model study, a series of linear and branched p-phenylene and m- phenylene sulfides, functionalized by a thiomethyl group, were deprotected to thiols while using various alkyl thiolates at 160°C in DMF. Many complex aromatic thiols were obtained in al