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The one step conversion of bis-thiocamphor into its corresponding 3,6-
dihydro-1,2-dithiin was performed via a stereospecific rearrangement.
Proof of the reaction stereospecificity was established by full charac
terization of the final product. Some speculative mechanistic avenues
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