Synlett 2012; 23(17): 2567-2571
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1317179
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Conjugate Hydrocyanation of Aromatic Enones Using Potassium Hexacyanoferrate(II) as an Eco-Friendly Cyanide Source

Zheng Li*
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(931)7971989   eMail: lizheng@nwnu.edu.cn
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Chenhui Liu
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(931)7971989   eMail: lizheng@nwnu.edu.cn
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Yupeng Zhang
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(931)7971989   eMail: lizheng@nwnu.edu.cn
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Rongzhi Li
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(931)7971989   eMail: lizheng@nwnu.edu.cn
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Ben Ma
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(931)7971989   eMail: lizheng@nwnu.edu.cn
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Jingya Yang
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou, Gansu 730070, P. R. of China   Fax: +86(931)7971989   eMail: lizheng@nwnu.edu.cn
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Received: 15. Juli 2012

Accepted after revision: 07. August 2012

Publikationsdatum:
10. September 2012 (online)


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Abstract

A selective conjugate hydrocyanation of aromatic enones by a one-pot, two-step procedure using potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) as an original eco-friendly cyanide source, potassium hydroxide as a base, and benzoyl chloride as a promoter was described. This protocol has the advantages of a nontoxic cyanide source, high yield, and simple workup procedure.

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