Abstract
The direct electrophilic α-cyanation of β-keto esters and amides has been developed using a hypervalent iodine benziodoxole-derived cyano reagent. The procedure is accomplished within 10 min and without the use of any catalyst in DMF, at room temperature. Thus, the highly functionalized quaternary carbon-centered nitriles were produced in high to excellent yields.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 365-368 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Jan 2015 |