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Synlett 1990; 1990(5): 277-278
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21064
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A Convenient Synthesis of 2-Cyanoimidazoles

P. J. Dudfield* , C. T. Ekwuru, K. Hamilton, C. E. Osbourn, D. J. Simpson
  • *Schering Agrochemicals Ltd, Chesterford Park, Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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08 March 2002 (online)

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Phenyl cyanate and tosyl cyanide react with the anion generated by treatment of 1-(N,N-dimethylsulphamoyl)imidazoles with butyllithium to give the corresponding 2-cyanoimidazoles.