Rapid Transformation of Alkyl Halides into Symmetrical Disulfides Using Sodium Sulfide and Carbon Disulfide

Abstract

Abstract An efficient one-pot reaction has been developed for the preparation of symmetrical disulfide derivatives directly from alkyl halides by reaction with a combination of sodium sulfide and carbon disulfide without requirement for any catalyst.

Keywords

• alkyl halides
• carbohydrates
• disulfides
• sodium sulfide
• carbon disulfide