Background
Type: Article

DDQ catalyses the conversion of epoxides to β-hydroxy thiocyanates with NH4SCN

Journal: Phosphorus, Sulfur and Silicon and Related Elements (10426507)Year: 1999/01/01Volume: Issue:
Iranpoor N.Koohmareh G.a
a :University of Isfahan - IRAN(IR) - Isfahan
DOI:10.1080/10426509908031625Language: English

Abstract

2,3-Dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ) catalyses the addition of thiocyante ion to epoxides to afford β-hydroxy thiocyanates in high yields and regioselectivity.

Author Keywords

2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyanobenzoquinone (DDQ)Ammonium thiocyanteEpoxidβ-hydroxy thiocyanate