Green, catalyst-free thioacetalization of carbonyl compounds using glycerol as recyclable solvent

• DOI: 10.1016/j.tetlet.2010.06.049
• Publication Date: 2010-06-20T20:47:06Z
• Authors: Gelson Perin; Luzia G. Mello; Cátia S. Radatz; Lucielli Savegnago; Diego Alves; Raquel G. Jacob; Eder J. Lenardão
• Keywords: 01 natural sciences; 0104 chemical sciences; 12. Responsible consumption

AbstractAn uncatalyzed procedure for the synthesis of thioacetals and thioketals from the corresponding carbonyl compounds and mercaptans is presented by simply heating the reactants in glycerol.