Synlett 2015; 26(08): 1026-1030
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1380411
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Copper-Catalyzed γ-Cyanation of Aza-Baylis–Hillman Adducts Using Trimethylsilyl Cyanide

Arvind K. Yadav
Green Synthesis Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, India   eMail: ldsyadav@hotmail.com
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Lal Dhar S. Yadav*
Green Synthesis Lab, Department of Chemistry, University of Allahabad, Allahabad 211002, India   eMail: ldsyadav@hotmail.com
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Received: 04. Januar 2015

Accepted after revision: 16. Februar 2015

Publikationsdatum:
16. März 2015 (online)


Abstract

A copper-catalyzed γ-cyanation of aza-Baylis–Hillman adducts via iminium ion formation adjacent to benzylic tertiary amines has been developed using tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the external oxidant. The protocol involves in situ formation of 4π-conjugated iminium ion intermediates that undergo nucleophilic attack by cyanide to provide valuable γ-cyanated α,β-unsaturated amines.