Dialkylaminocarbothioic acid S-[(2, 3-epithio) propyl] esters are valuable class of intermediates leading to compounds having herbicidal activity [1-6]. These types of compounds also find their use as additives for synthetic and natural lubricants [7]. The reported procedures for the synthesis of these intermediates involve multi-step reactions, usage of hazardous chemicals, poor yields and heating under vacuum, which is not ...
