Abstractmagnified imageA pronounced catalytic effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was observed on thein situproduction ofS‐alkylisothiouronium saltsviathe reaction of primary, allyl and benzyl halides with thiourea in SDS droplets .Hydrolysis of the generatedS‐alkylisothiouronium salts in the palisade layer of the droplets produces the corresponding thiol moieties which are immediately added to the electron‐deficient olefins that are present in the micellar core to produce the thia‐Michael adducts. The entire route is an almost odorless process. The yields of the products are good to excellent and the method is applicable to large‐scale operation without any problem.
Pronounced Catalytic Effect of a Micellar Solution of Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (SDS) on the Efficient C-S Bond Formation<i>via</i>an Odorless Thia-Michael Addition Reaction through the<i>in situ</i>Generation of<i>S</i>-Alkylisothiouronium Salts
Abstractmagnified imageA pronounced catalytic effect of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) was observed on thein situproduction ofS‐alkylisothiouronium saltsviathe reaction of primary, allyl and benzyl halides with thiourea in SDS droplets .Hydrolysis of the generatedS‐alkylisothiouronium salts in the palisade layer of the droplets produces the corresponding thiol moieties which are immediately added to the electron‐deficient olefins that are present in the micellar core to produce the thia‐Michael adducts. The entire route is an almost odorless process. The yields of the products are good to excellent and the method is applicable to large‐scale operation without any problem.