Rapid and efficient synthesis of benzyl thiocyanates via microwave assisted heating

Yu-Qing Cao, Yi-Chao Ma, Kuo Y

Abstract

A rapid and efficient synthesis of series benzyl thiocyanates via microwave assisted heating is described. The reaction is solvent free and environmental friendly, using Polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG400) as catalyst, and yield can reach up to 90% in several minutes.