Arylacetonitriles corresponding to the formula Ar-CH(R)CN are prepared by reducing a cyanohydrin corresponding to the formula Ar-C(R)(OH)CN with phosphorus pentasulfide in an inert solvent; Ar in the formulas representing aryl and R being hydrogen or alkyl. The products are primarily useful as pharmaceutical and agricultural intermediates.
相应于Ar-CH(R)CN的芳基
乙腈通过在惰性溶剂中用五
硫化
磷还原相应于Ar-C(R)(OH)CN的
氰醇制备;公式中的Ar代表芳基,R代表氢或烷基。这些产物主要用作制药和农业中间体。