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Synthesis 1990; 1990(3): 171-190
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-26824
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Ketene Dithioacetals in Organic Synthesis: Recent Developments

Michael Kolb*
  • *Merrell Dow Research Institute, Strasbourg Center, 16 Rue d'Ankara, F-67084 Strasbourg Cedex, France
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17 September 2002 (online)

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Ketene dithioacetals are reviewed as versatile building blocks in a multitude of synthetically useful transformations. After discussing the methods for preparation of ketene dithioacetals, their application in cyclizations, C-C bond formation and in the synthesis of heterocyclic systems will be described. Their use as carboxyl equivalents, which display an umpolung-type reactivity pattern will be emphasized. 1 Introduction 2.Synthesis of Ketene Dithioacetals 2.1. Synthesis of Nonfunctionalized Ketene Dithioacetals 2.1.1. From Aldehydes and Ketones by Olefination 2.1.2. From Esters or Ester Equivalents 2.1.3. From Dithioacetals 2.1.4 From 1,1-Dihetero Substituted Olefins 2.2. Synthesis of Polyfunctional Ketene Dithioacetats 3. Ketene Dithioacetals in Organic Synthesis 3.1. a1,d2,a3... : Normal Reactivity 3.2. d1, a2, d3...: Umpolung-Type Reactivity 3.3. Polyfunctional Ketene Dithioacetals in Organic Synthesis 3.3.1.α-Oxo Ketene Dithioacetals 3.3.2. Nitro Ketene Dithioacetals 3.3.3. Miscellaneous 4. Conclusion