Synthesis of Nitriles from Aldoximes and Primary Amides Using XtalFluor-E

Abstract

The dehydration reaction of aldoximes and amides for the synthesis of nitriles using [Et₂NSF₂]BF₄ (XtalFluor-E) is described. Overall, the reaction proceeds rapidly (normally <1 h) at room temperature in an environmentally benign solvent (EtOAc) with only a slight excess of the dehydrating agent (1.1 equiv). A broad scope of nitriles can be prepared, including chiral nonracemic ones. In addition, in a number of cases, further purification of the nitrile after the workup was not required.

Key words

nitriles - aldoximes - amides dehydration - XtalFluor-E

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