The direct α-cyanoamination of isatins using TMSCN has been developed, which is carried out in methanol without any catalyst. A new bifunctional cinchona alkaloid-based phosphinamide catalyst 7 could promote the Strecker reaction of isatins derived ketimine with TMSCN in up to 74% ee.
Catalyst‐free straightforward synthesis of 3‐cyano‐3‐arylamino‐2‐oxindoles through hydrocyanation with benzoyl cyanide
作者:Xiao Chen、Zheng Li
DOI:10.1002/jhet.3809
日期:2020.2
The effective hydrocyanation of 3‐(arylimino)indolin‐2‐ones with benzoyl cyanide under catalyst‐free condition at room temperature to synthesize 3‐cyano‐3‐arylamino‐2‐oxindoles is described. This protocol benefits from low toxicity, inexpensive, and easy‐to‐handle cyanating agent, no catalysts, no additives, mild conditions, good substrate tolerance, and simple work‐up procedure. This reaction successfully