DMAP-catalyzed cyanation of aldehydes and ketones with ethyl cyanoformate
摘要:
The cyanation of carbonyl compounds with ethyl cyanoformate is catalyzed by 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) to afford the corresponding cyanohydrin carbonates in excellent yields. The system provides a convenient method for cyanation of carbonyl compounds without using metal catalysts or solvents. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.