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12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Thiol Reactions / Problem 2

The foul smell excreted by skunks is due to a number of thiols. Show how you would synthesize the following thiol using vinylcyclohexane?

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Reaction scheme illustrating the synthesis of a thiol from vinylcyclohexane using Br2 and KSH.

B

Reaction scheme showing thiol synthesis from vinylcyclohexane using HBr and SO2.

C

Synthesis pathway of a thiol from vinylcyclohexane using HBr and KSH.

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Reaction scheme for thiol synthesis from vinylcyclohexane using Br2 and SO2.

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