10.1134/S1070428009020134
This research investigates the reactions of α-nitro-β-iodo(sulfanyl)ethenes with N,S-binucleophiles, aiming to understand the behavior of these highly polarized compounds with nucleofugal substituents. The study focuses on compounds like 1-nitro-2-iodo(sulfanyl)ethenes and their reactions with binucleophiles such as thiourea, N,N'-diphenylthiourea, and 5-aminobenzothiazolyl-2-thiol. The findings reveal that the reactivity varies significantly depending on the specific structure and conditions. For instance, 2-iodo-1-nitro-ethenes react readily with thiourea and diphenylthiourea at room temperature, yielding S-substitution products, while less reactive sulfanylnitrostyrene requires heating and forms more stable N-substitution products with diphenylthiourea. The reactions with 5-aminobenzothiazolyl-2-thiol typically result in S-substitution products, but under basic conditions, N-substitution products are also observed. The study concludes that the presence of a second nucleofugal substituent in these nitroethenes significantly influences the reaction outcomes, leading to either S- or N-substitution products based on the nucleophile's structure and reaction conditions. The results provide valuable insights into the mechanisms and potential applications of these reactions in organic synthesis.