| abstract |
A method of making CF3CH2SH, comprising a step of reacting CF3CH2X, wherein X is halide or tosylate, with MSH, where M is an alkali metal such as Na or K, to yield CF3CH2SH. More specifically, a method of making CF3CH2SH, a step of reacting CF3CH2CI with a molar excess of NaSH in a reaction medium of one or more polar organic solvents at a temperature of from about 70C to about 110C for a time of from about 1 to about 5 hours. |