in solid byproducts: CS2; pyrolysis of Bi(S2CNEt2)3 in dynamic N2 atm. on heating up to 250°C;;

tetrachloromethane; chloroform in water byproducts: Bi(3+); shaking buffered aq. Hg(2+) soln. (pH=5.6) with Bi((C2H5)2NCSS)3 in CHCl3 or CCl4; fast and complete reaction;;