Esters of dithiocarboxylic acids are versatile synthons in organic synthesis, 1 valuable sensitizers in the manufacture of dyes and photographic materials, 2 potent agents in bactericidal, fungicidal, and antitumor activities, 3 and efficient reversible addition−fragmentation chain transfer agents for living radical polymerization. 4 They are generally prepared by the following methods: (i) alkylation of dithio acid salts, 5 prepared by the reaction of carbon disulfide ...
