In this paper, the results obtained in the synthesis of thioamides and α-ketothioamides by a modification of the Willgerodt–Kindler reaction, under solvent-free and noncatalyst conditions using IR energy as a source of activation, are presented. The use of IR energy in these reactions has been shown to lead to a mixture of thioamide and α-ketothioamide as the main products in most cases, with the latter predominating. The yields of α-ketothioamides from most of these reactions are better than those reported previously. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that IR energy has been applied to promote the Willgerodt–Kindler reaction.
Willgerodt-Kindler Reaction to Obtain Thioamides and α-Ketothioamides under Solventless Conditions. -The title reaction is activated by IR energy for the first time affording α-ketothioamides for most of the reactions in better yields than those reported previously for these compounds. In two cases, significant amounts of thioamides are also formed. -(VALDEZ-ROJAS, J. E.; RIOS-GUERRA, H.; RAMIREZ-SANCHEZ, A. L.; GARCIA-GONZALEZ, G.; ALVAREZ-TOLEDANO, C.; LOPEZ-CORTES, J. G.; TOSCANO, R. A.; PENIERES-CARRILLO*, J. G.; Can. J. Chem. 90 (2012) 7, 567-573, http://dx.
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