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Novel atom-economic reaction: Comprehensive utilization of S-alkylisothiouronium salt in the synthesis of thioethers and guanidinium salts
Gao, Pengchao,Leng, Penglin,Sun, Qi,Wang, Xin,Ge, Zemei,Li, Runtao
, p. 17150 - 17155 (2013)
A novel atom-economic three-component one-pot reaction of a primary amine, an S-alkylisothiouronium salt and a Michael receptor is reported, which affords a guanidinium salt and thioether simultaneously. The guanidine moiety is involved in catalyzing the conjugated Michael addition of the mercaptan. The reaction proceeds under ambient conditions using a non-toxic EtOH-H2O mixture as the solvent, and the two products can be very easily purified. Complete atom economy is achieved by fully utilizing the S-alkylisothiouronium salt and converting the previously wasted mercaptan by-product into the valuable thioether.