Solvolysis of 1-Chloro-1-Alkenyl Phenyl Sulfides. Synthesis of α-Bromo Phenyl Thiocarboxylic Esters, α-Bromo Alkyl Carboxylic Esters and α-Phenylthio Methyl Carboxylic Esters

Abstract

1-chloro-1-alkenyl phenyl sulfides treated with bromine followed by hydrolysis or methanolysis give α-bromo phenyl thiocarboxylic esters and α-phenyl-thio methyl carboxylic esters. Direct oxidative solvolysis with bromine and alcohol give α-bromo alkyl carboxylic esters.