A novel system for the synthesis of nitriles from aldehydes using aqueous ammonia and sodium dichloroiodate

A simple and mild method for the conversion of varieties of aldehydes to the corresponding nitriles using aqueous ammonia and aqueous sodium dichloroiodate reagent at room temperature is discussed. Advantages of this system are short reaction time, easy work-up and moderate to good yields.     

O,O-Diethyl dithiophosphoric acid mediated direct synthesis of thioamides from aldehydes and ketones

A general and convenient method for a one-pot conversion of aldehydes and ketones into thioamides has been developed. The protocol involves oximation of aldehydes and ketones followed by deoxygenative thioamidation of oximes with O,O-diethyl dithiophosphoric acid which acts as an acid as well a source of sulfur. The method is operationally simple, high yielding, and also applicable to the conversion of amides and nitriles into the corresponding thioamides.     

Novel System for the Synthesis of Nitriles from Aldehydes Using Aqueous Ammonia and [Bis(Trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene

A simple and mild method for the conversion of varieties of aldehydes to the corresponding nitriles using aqueous ammonia and trivalent hypervalent iodine reagent, [bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene, at room temperature is discussed. Advantages of this system are short reaction time, easy workup, and moderate to good yields.     

The reaction of nitriles with mercaptoacetic acid. A new synthesis of thiazole derivatives

The reaction of mercaptoacetic acid with nitriles was investigated. Whereas 4-hydroxythiazole derivative could be obtained from the reaction of benzoylacetonitrile and of ethyl cyanoacetate with mercaptoacetic acid, a bithiazole derivative was obtained on treatment of benzonitrile with the same reagent. The behaviour of the synthesised thiazole derivatives towards aromatic aldehydes and hydrazines is reported.     

Acetohydroxamic acid: a new reagent for efficient synthesis of nitriles directly from aldehydes using Bi(OTf)3 as the catalyst

An efficient method for the preparation of nitriles directly from aldehydes by reaction with AHA using Bi(OTf)₃ as the catalyst is described. Bi(OTf)₃ is shown to be an efficient catalyst also for the conversion of aldoximes into nitriles.     

Oxoammonium salt-mediated oxidative nitriles synthesis from aldehydes with ammonium acetate

An efficient and scalable route for the synthesis of nitriles was developed by oxoammonium salt (4-acetamido-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxoammonium tetrafluoroborate) mediated oxidative conversion of aldehydes with NH₄OAc. A variety of aliphatic aldehydes as well as benzaldehydes were converted into the corresponding nitriles in high yields. The nitroxyl radical which is the reduced species of the used oxoammonium salt was recovered by simple acid-base extraction for the recycling.     

Alkylations en α de fonctions organiques par l'intermédiaire de compostés organostanniques

Organotin enolates and α-organotin substituted nitriles or esters which are generally easy to obtain, can be used to alkylate α to functional groups.In the case of organotin enolates, heating with alkylating agents, usually gives monoalkylated products in very good yields: numerous examples with ketones and aldehydes are described.With α-organotin substituted nitriles and esters, direct alkylation does not occur, but good results can be obtained in the presence of either magnesium or lithium bromide, or after a metal exchange reaction with a Grignard or lithium reagent.     

Selective and facile synthesis of α,β-unsaturated nitriles and amides with N-hydroxyphthalimide as the nitrogen source

The direct conversion of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes to corresponding nitriles promoted by Pd(OAc)₂ and phthalic acid which was hydrolyzed from N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) has been disclosed. Additionally, it was found that when water was used as the solvent, α,β-unsaturated amides was obtained as the main products in good to excellent yields. It was first reported that NHPI was utilized as the nitrogen source to synthesize α,β-unsaturated nitriles and amides from aldehydes. Control experiment demonstrated that aldehydes undergo a process of oximation and dehydration to form nitriles and amides.     

From aldehydes to nitriles, a general and high yielding transformation using HOF·CH3CN complex

N,N-Dimethylhydrazones of aldehydes undergo a rapid oxidative cleavage to form nitriles in very high yields on reaction with HOF·CH₃CN under mild conditions. The reaction is chemoselective and proceeds rapidly without racemization. The nitriles were resistant to further oxidation, even when a large excess of the reagent was employed.     

p-TsOH mediated solvent and metal catalyst free synthesis of nitriles from aldehydes via Schmidt reaction

A new and efficient protocol for the conversion of aldehyde into nitriles by modified Schmidt reaction. The reaction is carried out under solvent free condition using sodium azide as a source of nitrogen and catalysed by p-toluene sulphonic acid in presence of silica surface with no side product. This transformation gives good to excellent yield for numerous aromatic, aliphatic and heterocyclic nitriles using very simple reagent. This method has avoided the use of transition metal catalyst, toxic cyanide, hazardous solvent and offers a greener, simple and environment friendly procedure.     

锆氢化反应研究（Ⅳ）：—芳腈的锆氢化反应及其在合成中的应用

芳腈在温和条件下进行锆氢化反应,所得产物经水解得到芳醛;若经酰基化则得到N-酰基不饱和胺。后者不稳定,在室温下与甲醇发生加成反应得N-(α-甲氧基苄基)苯甲酰胺。过量的锆氢化试剂与芳腈反应,继之进行酰基化,得到二元酰基化产物,两个酰基分别加到腈基的碳与氮原子上。     

Direct synthesis of nitriles from aldehydes using tetrabutylammonium tribromide in aqueous ammonia

Abstract  

A convenient method for direct conversion of aldehydes into nitriles has been developed by using tetrabutylammonium tribromide in aqueous ammonia.     

Microwave Assisted,Solvent Free One Pot Synthesis of Nitriles from Aryl Aldehydes on Melamin Formaldehyde as Solid Support

Various aryl aldehydes underwent prompt one pot conversion into the corresponding nitriles in high yields by reacting with hydroxylamine hydrochloride supported on melamine formaldehyde under microwave irradiation in the presence of ammonium acetate as catalyst.     

Efficient two-step conversion of alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes to optically active gamma-oxy-alpha,beta-unsaturated nitriles and its application to the total synthesis of (+)-patulolide C

[reaction: see text] An efficient two-step conversion of alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehydes into optically active gamma-oxy-alpha,beta-unsaturated nitriles is described. First, catalytic asymmetric cyanation-ethoxycarbonylation using (S)-YLi(3)tris(binaphthoxide) (YLB) afforded chiral allylic cyanohydrin carbonate. Second, a [3,3]-sigmatropic rearrangement proceeded without racemization under thermal conditions to give gamma-oxy-alpha,beta-unsaturated nitriles. Lewis acids were also effective for the rearrangement, and the reaction proceeded smoothly under mild conditions. To demonstrate the utility of the conversion, concise catalytic enantioselective total synthesis of (+)-patulolide C was performed.     

Rhodium‐Mediated Oxygenation of Nitriles with Dioxygen: Isolation of Rhodium Derivatives of Peroxyimidic Acids

Dioxygen is used as the oxygenation agent in the rhodium‐mediated conversion of nitriles into amides. The characterization of intermediate species and model compounds as well as isotope‐labeling studies provided an insight into the reaction mechanism. The conversions of rhodium hydroperoxido or methylperoxido complexes with nitriles into metallacyclic rhodium‐ κ²‐(N,O)‐peroxyimidate compounds represent essential key steps. The former are accessible from a rhodium(III) peroxido complex and the latter represent rhodium derivatives of Payne’s reagent (peroxyimidic acids).     

Nickel‐Catalyzed Cyanation of Aryl Chlorides and Triflates Using Butyronitrile: Merging Retro‐hydrocyanation with Cross‐Coupling

We describe a nickel‐catalyzed cyanation reaction of aryl (pseudo)halides that employs butyronitrile as a cyanating reagent instead of highly toxic cyanide salts. A dual catalytic cycle merging retro‐hydrocyanation and cross‐coupling enables the conversion of a broad array of aryl chlorides and aryl/vinyl triflates into their corresponding nitriles. This new reaction provides a strategically distinct approach to the safe preparation of aryl cyanides, which are essential compounds in agrochemistry and medicinal chemistry.     

An efficient solvent free and one-pot conversion of aldehydes into nitriles using NH2OH.HCl/CH3COCl/charcoal system

The high yield conversion of aldehydes into their corresponding nitriles using hydroxylamine hydrochloride/ CH³COCl /charcoal system is presented. We have clearly shown the effectiveness of charcoal in these reactions.     

One-Pot Three-Component Synthesis of β -Acylaminoketones Containing a Thiophene Ring by the Use of Tetrachlorosilane-Zinc Chloride as a Binary Reagent Under Ambient Conditions

A new route for the synthesis of β -acylaminoketones containing a thiophene ring through multicomponent condensation reaction of different ketones, different aldehydes, and different nitriles with tetrachlorosilane (TCS) and zinc chloride as the binary reagent is described.     

Direct oxidative conversion of aldehydes to nitriles using IBX in aqueous ammonia

A mild, simple, chemoselective and high yielding procedure for the direct oxidative conversion of aldehydes to nitriles has been developed using IBX in aqueous ammonia.     

An efficient and convenient KF/Al2O3 mediated synthesis of nitriles from aldehydes

KF/Al₂O₃ brings about a facile one-pot and economical conversion of various aryl and alkyl aldehydes into the corresponding nitriles in high yields by reaction with hydroxylamine hydrochloride.