Mahy, W, Cabezas-Hayes, S, Kociok-Köhn, G & Frost, CG 2017,

Abstract

This work describes an operationally simple catalytic synthesis of cyclic S‐thiocarbonates with predictable regioselectivity in good yields. The reaction utilizes substrates derived from ubiquitous 1,2‐diols in an atom economical intramolecular rearrangement, catalysed by an inexpensive and simple catalyst–ligand system. A crystal structure is presented that clearly confirms the regioselectivity of the reaction.