Formation of thioacetals from aldehydes and ketones
Description: In analogy to the formation of acetals from alcohols and acid, treatment of aldehydes or ketones with thiols in the presence of an acid produces a thioacetal.
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Org. Synth. 1977, 56, 8
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.056.0008
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Org. Synth. 1971, 51, 76
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.051.0076
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Org. Synth. 1971, 51, 76
DOI Link: 10.15227/orgsyn.051.0076
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isn’t thioacetal supposed to be ringed structured when you are done with the mechanism
If 1,2-ethanedithiol is used, yes.