Rapid and efficient synthesis of symmetrical alkyl disulfides under phase transfer conditions

Sachin U. Sonavane, Mandan Chidambaram, Joseph Almog, Yoel Sasson*

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Abstract

A one-pot, rapid and general method for the synthesis of symmetrical disulfides based on reaction of sulfur with sodium sulfide in the presence of didecyldimethylammonium bromide (DDAB) as a phase transfer catalyst is reported. Reaction with a variety of alkyl halides, at room temperature, afforded the disulfides in good to excellent isolated yields in a short time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6048-6050
Number of pages3
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume48
Issue number34
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Aug 2007

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