Directed ortho dilithiation of bis(diethylcarbamate) or bis-(MOM)-protected (S a )-1,1Ј-bi(2-naphthol) followed by treatment with R 2 S 2 [R = Me, Ph (X-ray structure)] or Me 2 Se 2 cleanly affords the 3,3Ј derivatives; the free naphthols are produced on deprotection. In the case of the bis(MOM) series, but not that of the bis(carbamates), some racemisation occurs. The ligand 2,2Ј-dihydroxy-3,3Ј-dimethylthio-1,1Ј-binaphthalene shows optimal performance in the addition of