Abstract
S,S-Dimethylsulfurdiimide is explored as a novel and effective reagent for the direct synthesis of aromatic nitriles from aldehydes. A novel eight-membered heterocycle is isolated as a reaction intermediate and a mechanism for this reaction is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2739-2742 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |