Carbon Disulfide → HCID 23682911, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 1.708 g (14.35 mmole) of 2-acetylaminoethyl mercaptan in 2 ml of absolute ethanol is added dropwise over the course of 0.5 hours, while stirring and cooling to 10°-15°, to a solution of 0.80 g (14.35 mmole) of potassium hydroxide in 5 ml of absolute ethanol. After a further half hour, a solution of 1.09 g (14.35 mmole) of carbon disulphide in 3 ml of absolute ethanol is added, the temperature being maintained at 10°-15°. The reaction mixture is further stirred for 3 hours at room temperature and cooled in an ice bath for 20 minutes. The yellow crystalline precipitate is filtered off, washed once with absolute ethanol and yields potassium (2-acetylaminoethyl)-trithiocarbonate having a melting point of 171°-174°.

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