A Synthesis of Unsymmetrical Aliphatic Disulfides1

RG HISKEY, FI Carroll, RM BABB…

Index: Hiskey,R.G. et al. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1961 , vol. 26, p. 1152 - 1155

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Abstract

A general method for the synthesis of unsymmetrical aliphatic disulfides has been developed from a procedure previously described in the literature. The route involves the formation of an alkylsulfenyl thiocyanate, prepared from the desired mercaptan and thiocyanogen. Treatment of the sulfenyl thiocyanate with a second mercaptan results in displacement of thiocyanic acid and the formation of an unsymmetrical disulfide. Several ...