Abstract
The cooperative catalysis of CpRu(PPh3)2(CH 3CN)PF6 (1b) and DBU enables chemoselective nucleophilic activation of acetonitrile in the presence of base-sensitive aldehydes 2 to afford corresponding β-hydroxynitriles 3 in good yield.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3600-3602 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 28 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry