Table 3.
Reaction of aminothiols 1c-1h with dithiane 2.
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| Entry | Starting material | Conditions | Ratio 3:4 | Yield (%) |
| 1 | BA pH5, 1h | 10:0 | 3c, 75% | |
| 2 | MeCN, p-TsOH ac, 2h | 10:0 | 3c, 65% | |
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BA pH 5, 1 h | 10:0 | 3d*, 80% |
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EtOH, p-TsOH ac, 2h | 10:0 | 3d* 100% |
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BA pH5, 1 h | - | NR |
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PhMe, p-TsOH ac., 3h | 10:0 | 3e, 97% |
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BA pH5, 30min | 9:1 | 3f*+4f, 32% |
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BA pH5, 30min | 10:0 | 3g, 74% |
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PhMe, 3h | 8.5:1.5 | 3g+4g, 42% |
| 10 | BA pH5, 1h | 0:10 | 4h, 85% | |
| 11 | PhMe, 1h | 0:10 | 4h, 78% | |
diastereomeric ratio 1:1. NR = no reaction. BA = acetic acid/acetate sodium







