Synlett 1995; 1995(3): 239-241
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-4931
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A New and Convenient Synthesis of Imidazole-2-thiones from Imidazoles

J. Xu, J.-C. Yadan*
  • *Centre de Recherches BIOXYTECH, Zone d’Activités des Petits Carreaux, 2, avenue des Coquelicots, 94385 Bonneuil sur Marne Cedex, France
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

The reaction of imidazoles with phenyl chlorothionoformate provides a simple and straightforward method for the synthesis of imidazole-2-thiones.