Alcohols are easily converted to their corresponding dialkyl sulfite under mild reaction conditions using Na 2 SO 3 /SOCl 2 in moderate to good isolated yields. ... Alcohols are easily converted to their corresponding dialkyl sulfite under mild reaction conditions using Na 2 SO 3 /SOCl 2 in moderate to good isolated yields. ... Sulfurous acid diesters, dialkyl sulfites, are of particular interest in preparative organic chemistry. 1 1. Othmer , K. 1983. Encyclopedia of Chemical ...