Primary Alkyl Bromides from Dimethylthiocarbamates

Abstract

The conversion of primary alkyl dimethylthiocarbamates into alkyl bromides using the Vilsmeier reagent occurs in high yields in the presence of other non-acid sensitive and non-nucleophilic functional groups.

Key words

halogenation - protecting groups - alkyl halides - thiocarbamates - Vilsmeier

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