摘要 |
Processes are provided for producing 3-(methylthio) thiophene by (i) combining at least an alkyl lithium, one or more alkanes and an ether to form a first combination, (ii) at a temperature of about -30°C to about -25°C and over a time period of at least about 30 minutes, adding 3-bromothiophene diluted in an ether to the first combination to form a second combination, (iii) at a temperature of about -25°C to about -20°C combining at least the second combination and dimethyl disulfide, and (iv) yielding at least the 3-(methylthio) thiophene.
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