Isothiocyanates 2a-1 were prepared in excellent yields in a one-pot re
action from aldoxime derivatives 1a-1 by successive treatment of aldox
ime with N-chlorosuccinimide (NCS), thiourea, and triethylamine. The u
se of HCl/DMF/Oxone system in the reaction instead of NCS was equally
effective. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.