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The reaction of carbon radicals with sulfur. A convenient synthesis of thiols from carboxylic acids
Barton, Derek H. R.,Castagnino, Enzo,Jaszberenyi, Joseph Cs.
, p. 6057 - 6060 (1994)
A new synthesis of thiols in high yield utilizing carbon radicals and elemental sulfur is demonstrated. The procedure is applicable to 1°, 2° and 3° carboxylic acids.
