An Efficient Method for the Transthioacetalization of Acylals and Acetals under Mild Conditions

Abstract

A rapid and efficient method for the transthioacetalization of acylals (1,1-diacetates) and acyclic and cyclic acetals is described. The reaction was carried out using 1-benzyl-4-aza-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane tribromide (1 mol%). The yield of the transthioacetalization was high and reaction conditions involve the use of acetonitrile as the solvent at room temperature; isolation is simple and the products are nearly pure.