2,2,4,4-Tetrathio substituted 1,3-dithietanes

Abstract The synthesis of 2,2,4,4-tetrathio substituted 1,3-dithietanes and their intermediates by reaction of thiophosgene with carbonotrithioates or O -ethyldithiocarbonate is reported. Their reactivity against thermolysis and aminolysis was investigated.