Cyano(ethoxycarbonothioylthio)methyl benzoate: A novel one-carbon radical equivalent

Abstract : (Chemical Equation Presented) Cyano(ethoxycarbonothioylthio)methyl benzoate 3 has been prepared and shown to be an excellent one-carbon radical equivalent that can be applied for the introduction of an acyl unit via xanthate transfer radical addition to olefins. The corresponding adducts can be further elaborated. A rare 1,5-nitrile translocation was also observed during the study. © 2006 American Chemical Society.