Synlett 2019; 30(02): 203-206
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1610680
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Copper-Catalyzed C–H Stereoselective Cyanation of Alkenes by Using an α-Iminonitrile as a Cyanating Reagent

Zhen-Bang Chen
,
Qing-Qing Gao
,
Kui Liu
,
Yong-Ming Zhu*
College of Pharmaceutic Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. of China   Email: zhuyongming@suda.edu.cn
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This work was supported by the PAPD (A project funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions).
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Publication History

Received: 20 September 2018

Accepted after revision: 18 November 2018

Publication Date:
13 December 2018 (online)


Abstract

The first copper-catalyzed cyanation through alkene C–H bond activation by using an α-iminonitrile as a cyanating agent has been realized. The approach efficiently constructs acrylonitriles in good yields with the advantages of high regioselectivity, cost-benefit, and operational simplicity.

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