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Carbanions Derived from 2-Alkylthiobenzothiazoles. A Novel α-Lithiomethyl Mercaptan Synthon for Mercaptomethylation.
Katritzky, Alan R.,Aurrecoechea, Jose M.,Vazques de Miguel, Luis M.
, p. 769 - 774 (2007/10/02)
2-Methylthiobenzothiazole readily gives a methyl group lithio derivative which reacts cleanly with electrophiles.The products are conveniently converted into the corresponding thiols by BuLi at -78 deg C, and this sequence thus provides a convenient two-step mercaptomethylation procedure for alkyl halides, aldehydes, and ketones.
