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Synthesis of Butyl Isopropyl Sulfide
« on: July 15, 2009, 03:54:28 PM »
Hi. I was wondering if someone can show me the synthesis of butyl isopropyl sulfide using 1-butanol, 2-propanol and any solvents/reagents. 

I tried treating 1-butanol with SOCl2 to form chlorobutane and 2-propanol with SOCl2 as well.

I'm unclear onto how to get the sulfur connected to those 2 parts.  I assume when that is accomplished, Mg in solvent can be used.  Oxidizing agents like KMnO4 can be used and Zn(Hg), HCl as a reducing agent to remove the carbonyl at the end..

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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