An efficient and green protocol for the preparation of cycloalkanols: a practical synthesis of venlafaxine
摘要:
The condensation of arylacetonitriles with cyclic ketones using aqueous NaOH or KOH under phase transfer catalysis gives almost quantitative yields of cycloalkanols. This protocol is utilized for a practical synthesis of the antidepression drug, venlafaxine. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.