CHOLINE HYDROXIDE MEDIATED NOVEL, CLEANER, GREENER SYNTHESIS OF SYMMETRICAL TRITHIOCARBONATES

Abstract: A cleaner, greener, and effective synthesis for the symmetric trithiocarbonates is being reported using minimum amount of biodegradable water-soluble organic base choline hydroxide, carbon disulfide and alkyl halides. Choline hydroxide acts as a strong organic base to carry out the formation of trithiocarbonates anion. It also acts as phase transfer catalyst to make interaction among the reagents better and give higher yield in less time. So, the reported method is a step towards sustainable and green chemistry.