Dithiazolium
Dithiazolium refers to families of heterocycles consisting of C2NS2 rings. The cations are aromatic on the grounds that they have six pi-electrons. In principle, several isomers are possible, depending on the relative location of the C, N, and S atoms in the ring.
1,2,5-Dithiazolium cations arise from cycloaddition of dithionitronium (NS2+) to alkynes.[1] The derivative with two trifluoromethyl groups (prepared from hexafluorobutyne) can be reduced to the 7 electron radical. This particular 1,3,5-dithiazole is also rare example of a radical that can be obtained as a solid, liquid, and gas. The gas is blue.[2]
Appel's salt is an example of a 1,2,3-dithiazolium.[3]
References
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