Zn(OTf)2—catalyzed direct cyanation of benzylic alcohols—a novel synthesis of α-aryl nitriles
作者:Palani Theerthagiri、Appaswami Lalitha
DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2012.08.021
日期:2012.10
This work demonstrates an efficient method to prepare α-aryl nitriles by direct cyanation of benzylic alcohol with TMSCN in the presence of a catalytic amount of Zn(OTf)2 under heating condition. A variety of benzylic alcohols can be converted into the corresponding α-aryl nitriles in good to excellent yields.
A synthetic route to 2-O-(diphenylacetyl)salicylic acid derivatives was developed and the effects of the products on the heat-denaturation of albumin and on heat-induced erythrocytolysis were examined (in vitro anti-inflammation test). Trichloroethyl salicylate was acylated with diphenylacetic acid and its derivatives in the presence of methanesulfonyl chloride and pyridine, and the products were deprotected with zinc-acetic acid to give 2-O-(diphenylacetyl)salicylic acid derivatives. Their biological effects resembled those of ibuprofen.