文摘
A regioselective and concomitant transfer of thiocyanate (−SCN) and aroyl/acyl (−COR) groups from aroyl/acyl isothiocyanates onto oxiranes was achieved, giving thiocyanato benzoates in 100% atom economy. In this biomimetic organocatalytic process, one part (−SCN) of aroyl/acyl isothiocyanates acts as the nucleophile whereas the other half (−COR) serves as an electrophilic partner.