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Solvent-free synthesis of thio-alkylxanthines from alkylxanthines using microwave irradiation
Rico-Gomez, Rodrigo,Najera, Francisco,Lopez-Romero, Juan Manuel,Ca, Pedro
, p. 2275 - 2278 (2007/10/03)
An expeditious, solvent-free procedure for the conversion of the xanthine bases theophylline, 8-methyltheophylline, caffeine, and theobromine to the corresponding 6-thio and 2,6-dithio derivatives using Lawesson's reagent under microwave irradiation is proposed.
