The Paal-Knorr synthesis generates thiophenes by reaction of 1,4-dicarbonyls with P 4 S 10

Stage 1. Formation of the thiocarbonyl

Stage 2. Formation of the enothiol

Stage 3. Cyclization

Stage 4. Dehydration

The Paal-Knorr synthesis generates thiophenes by reaction of 1,4-dicarbonyls with P 4 S 10

Stage 1. Formation of the thiocarbonyl

Stage 2. Formation of the enothiol

Stage 3. Cyclization

Stage 4. Dehydration
