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A Novel One Pot Synthesis of Benzyl Sulfides: Samarium-Induced,Benzyl Bromide Mediated Reduction of Alkyl Thiocyanates and Diaryl Disulfides in Methanol
A convenient synthesis of benzyl sulfides by the treatment of alkyl thiocyanates or diaryl disulfides with metallic samarium and benzyl bromide in methanol has been developed.
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