“…2, 135.6, 132.6, 131.9, 130.8, 129.2, 129.1, 128.9, 128.7, 128.6, 127.7, 127.3, 66.8, 54.9, 53.6, 39.9, 37.5, 37.1, 34.9, 30.6, 29.9, 28.4, 23.1. Data are consistent for 3b with literature precedent. 22 Synthesis of S-Benzyl 4,4-dimethyl-2-oxocyclopentane-1-carbothioate (3c) and 2-(Benzylthio)-5,5-dimethylcyclohexane -1,3-dione (3d). General procedure B was followed using diazodimedone (1a, 0.208 g, 1.25 mmol), benzyl mercaptan (0.171 g, 1.37 mmol) and a temperature of 130 °C.…”