M. Adib, B. Mohammadi, S. Ansari
May 1, 2010
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Synthesis
Abstract
A novel and simple synthesis of 3-aryl-2,6-dicyano-5-methylanilines is described. Reactions between nitrostyrenes and excess malononitrile in the presence of sodium carbonate in 80% ethanol proceeded at room temperature to afford the aromatic products in good yields. A mechanism for the formation of the products is proposed.