Simple, Mild and Efficient Thioacetalization and Transthioacetalization of Carbonyl Compounds and Deprotection of Thioacetals: Unique Role of Thiols in the Selectivity of Thioacetalization
Silicasupportedsodiumhydrogen sulfate (NaHSO 4 .SiO 2 ) has been employed for efficient thioacetalization and transthioacetalization of carbonyl compounds in CH 2 Cl 2 at room temperature. Selectivity of thioacetalization was dependent on the thiols used for the conversion. The same catalyst was also found to be effective for deprotection of thioacetals in CH 2 Cl 2 -H 2 O at room temperature.