Efficient synthesis of thiobenzanilides by Willgerodt-Kindler reaction with base catalysts

K Okamoto, T Yamamoto, T Kanbara

Index: Okamoto, Ken; Yamamoto, Takakazu; Kanbara, Takaki Synlett, 2007 , # 17 p. 2687 - 2690

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Abstract

Abstract Willgerodt-Kindler reaction between anilines and benzaldehydes readily proceeded in the presence of catalytic amount of Na 2 S· 9H 2 O to give thiobenzanilides in moderate to good yields. The base catalyst was also available for preparation of primary thiobenzamide.