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A number of dithioesters RC(S)SR′ (Ralkyl, aryl, 2‐thienyl; R′ = alkyl, allyl or propargyl) can be obtained in good yields by reaction of RMgX (X = Cl or Br) in tetrahydrofuran with carbon disulfide, followed by alkylation with alkyl iodides, allyl bromide or propargyl bromide.
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Meijer et al. (1973) studied this question.
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