H. Naeimi, Mohsen Moradian
Nov 1, 2006
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Canadian Journal of Chemistry
Abstract
A facile preparation of 3-hydroxy propanenitrile derivatives is described involving ring opening of epoxides with potassium cyanide in glycol solvents in the presence of Schiff base complexes as catalysts. This method occurs under neutral and mild conditions with high yields and high regioselectivity. Thus, several β-Hydroxy nitriles, useful intermediates toward biologically-active molecules, are easily obtained at room temperature.Key words: β-hydroxy nitrile, Schiff base, epoxide, glycol, catalyst.