1-Dodecanethiol → 3-(Dodecylsulfanyl)butanal

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Reaction Steps

14.02 Grams of crotonaldehyde (0.20 mole) is added dropwise over a 40-minute period at 60° to 65° C. to a solution of 41.2 grams of n-dodecyl mercaptan (0.20 moles) and 0.66 grams of triethylamine after which heating and stirring are continued at 85° C. for 1.5 hours. Analysis of the reaction mixture indicates that the reaction is then substantially complete. The product is isolated as a light yellow liquid by stripping off the volatiles.

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