An Efficient Method for Thiocyanation of Aromatic and Heteroaromatic Compounds using Cyanuric Chloride and Ammonium Thiocyanate under Conventional and Nonconventional Conditions

Abstract

Highly efficient thiocyanation of aromatic and heteroaromatic compounds has been accomplished by using cyanuric chloride (NCCl)₃/NH₄SCN in dichloromethane under conventional and ultrasonic-assisted conditions. Sonicated reactions reached completion with reduced reaction times. The protocol involves a simple workup.

Key words

aromatic compounds - heteroaromatic compounds - thiocyanation - cyanuric chloride - sonication

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