The chemistry of trisulphenamides [N(SR)3]. Part III. Ionic and radical reactions of tribenzenesulphenamide [N(SPh)3]

Abstract

Tribenzenesulphenamide reacts with triphenylphosphine and other P^III species to give Wittig-type reagents. These furnish phenylthioimino-derivatives in reactions with unhindered, electrophilic carbonyl groups. Further aspects of the chemistry of the radical (PhS)₂N· have been explored, in particular the formation of new functional group systems in reactions with arylhydrazones and with C-nitroso-compounds.