Dimethyl trithiocarbonate is an organic compound with the chemical formula S=C(SCH3)2. It is a methyl ester of trithiocarbonic acid. This chemical belongs to a subcategory of esters called thioesters. It is a sulfur analog of dimethyl carbonate O=C(OCH3)2, where all three oxygen atoms are replaced with sulfur atoms. Dimethyl trithiocarbonate is a yellow liquid with a strong and unpleasant odor.[2][3]

Synthesis

In terms of its name, dimethyl trithiocarbonate is formally derived by esterification of trithiocarbonic acid with methanethiol.

One synthesis starts from thiophosgene as described in this simplified equation:[4]

CSCl2 + 2 CH3SH → CS(SCH3)2 + 2 HCl

Alternatively, it can be prepared by treating carbon disulfide with aqueous base, a phase-transfer catalyst, and methyl iodide.[5]

Uses

2-Mercaptoquinoline, potential antileishmanial agent, a chemical prepared using dimethyl trithiocarbonate

Dimethyl trithiocarbonate is used in preparation of methyl-β,β′-dicarbonyldithiocarboxylate derivatives,[clarification needed] in generation of tris(organothiyl)methyl radicals (RS)3C•,[why?] and in preparation of β-oxodithiocarboxylates.[clarification needed][2] Dimethyl trithiocarbonate is also a useful reagent in the preparation of 2-mercaptoquinoline and its analogues which are potential antileishmanial agents.[6]

Hazards and toxicity

Dimethyl trithiocarbonate is combustible. Upon catching fire, irritating, suffocating and toxic gases are released, like carbon oxides and sulfur oxides.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dimethyl trithiocarbonate".
  2. ^ a b c d e f g https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/GB/en/coa/ALDRICH/397180/MKBC1532
  3. ^ a b c https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/GB/en/sds/aldrich/397180
  4. ^ Godt, H. C.; Wann, R. E. (1961). "The Synthesis of Organic Trithiocarbonates1". The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 26 (10): 4047–4051. doi:10.1021/jo01068a097.
  5. ^ Lee, Albert W. M.; Chan, W. H.; Wong, H. C. (1988). "One Pot Phase Transfer Synthesis of Trithiocarbonates from Carbon Bisulphide and Alkyl Halides". Synthetic Communications. 18 (13): 1531–1536. doi:10.1080/00397918808081310.
  6. ^ "2314-48-9 | Dimethyl Trithiocarbonate | C₃H₆S₃ | TRC".
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