Direct conversion of methylarenes into dithiocarbamates, thioamides and benzyl esters

A new strategy for the synthesis of a variety of dithiocarbamates and thioamides has been developed employing inexpensive and readily available methylarenes under metal-free and solvent-free conditions. The approach offers a one-pot procedure and has also been extended to the synthesis of a diverse range of benzyl esters. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.