An efficient, basic resin mediated, one-pot, synthesis of dithiocarbamates by Michael addition of dithiocarbamate anion to α, β-unsaturated compounds.

A highly efficient, one-pot, synthesis of dithiocarbamates was accomplished in high yields by the Michael addition of dithiocarbamate anion to α, β-unsaturated compounds using Amberlite IRA 400 (basic resin). The reaction conditions are mild with extremely simple work-up procedures than the reported methods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]