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.

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