Unexpected formation of aryl-cyanides during the oxidative decomposition of aryl-cyanocuprates. Transfer of a non-transferable group?

Claudia M.P Kronenburg, Catelijne H.M Amijs, Peter Wijkens, Johann T.B.H Jastrzebski, Gerard Van Koten

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Abstract

Oxidative decomposition of cyanocuprates of the type CuLi(CN)Ar (Ar = [C6H4(CH2NMe2)-2]-, 1a) or type CuLi2(CN)Ar2(1b) shows the unexpected formation of aryl-cyanides in up to 30% yield. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1113-1115
Number of pages3
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume43
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Feb 2002

Keywords

  • copper derivative
  • cyanide
  • article
  • decomposition
  • gas chromatography
  • ion transport
  • mass spectrometry
  • oxidation

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