A New synthetic protocol for the preparation of carbodiimides using a hypervalent iodine(III) reagent

Chenjie Zhu, Dan Xu, Yunyang Wei

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Abstract

A new, simple, and efficient preparation of symmetrical and unsymmetrical carbodiimides from the corresponding thioureas via dehydrosulfurization using a hypervalent iodine(III) reagent is described. The oxidation afforded carbodiimides in excellent yields and high selectivity. A possible mechanism for the transformation is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)711-714
Number of pages4
JournalSynthesis (Germany)
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • carbodiimides
  • catalysis
  • desulfurization
  • hypervalent iodine
  • oxidations

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