Asymmetric synthesis of cyanohydrins

Fu Xue Chen, Xiaoming Feng*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Catalysts and cyanide sources for asymmetric synthesis of cyanohydrins are reviewed with 175 references.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)77-97
Number of pages21
JournalCurrent Organic Synthesis
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aldehydes
  • Asymmetric catalysis
  • Asymmetric synthesis
  • Cyanohydrins
  • Ketones
  • Nucleophilic addition

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