Patent ID: 6610857
Filing Date: 2003-08-26
Classification: C07D

Abstract:
Process for the production of 2,2â€²-dithiazolyl disulfides of the general formula whereinR and R1 can be the same or different and each denote hydrogen, halogen, nitro, hydroxyl or optionally substituted C1-C12 alkyl or alkoxyl or C6-C12 cycloalkyl or aryl or C1-C12 heteroaryl, or jointly form the residue whereinR2 to R5 have the same meaning as R and R1, comprising the step of oxidizing a corresponding substituted 2-mercaptothiazole with peroxidic compounds, wherein oxidation is performed in an aqueous suspension at a pH in the range of 6.5 to 8.0 and wherein the pH is within the range of 6.5 to 8.0 from beginning to end of the oxidation.