Synthesis 1991; 1991(10): 818
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26578
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A Simple and Safe Procedure for Bis(methylthio)- and Bis(ethylthio)acetylene

H. D. Verkruijsse* , L. Brandsma
  • *Department of Preparative Organic Chemistry of the University, Debye Institute, Padualaan 8, NL-3584 CH Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Publication Date:
29 April 2002 (online)

The acetylenic derivatives bis(methylthio)- and bis(ethylthio)-acetylene were obtained in high yield by addition of alkyl thiocyanates to solutions of sodium acetylide in liquid ammonia.