ABSTRACT
Solvent-free conversion of various epoxides to the corresponding thiiranes was carried out successfully with alumina-immobilized thiourea at room temperature. The reactions were completed within 2–9 min to give thiiranes with 83–98% yields. The utilized alumina can be reused for several times without losing its activity.
Funding
Financial support of this work by the Research Councils of Urmia and Payame Noor Universities is gratefully acknowledged.