Reactions of 2,3-dichloro-1-propene with sulfur and tellurium in the system hydrazine hydrate-KOH

Abstract

2,3-Dichloro-1-propene reacts with sulfur dissolved in the system hydrazine hydrate-KOH (with formation of K2S2 or K2S) to afford bis(2-chloro-1-propene-3-yl)sulfide as the main product in both cases. Under similar conditions tellurium induces β-elimination of both chlorine atoms resulting in the formation of allene and complete regeneration of tellurium metal.