Efficient One-pot Thiocyanation of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Alcohols by in situ Generation of Ph3P(SCN)2. A Modified Procedure
Abstract
The preparation of Ph3P(SCN)2 is modified by using a combination of Ph3P, NH4SCN and Br2 at room temperature for the efficient conversion of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols to their corresponding thiocyanates in excellent yields.