Peter W. Raynolds
1984
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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Abstract
Methyl 2-cyano-2-(3-thienyl)acetate can be prepared in 95% yield by treating methyl 2-cyano-2-(3-tetra-hydrothienylidene)acetate with sulfuryl chloride, followed by dehydrohalogenation with pyridine. The product can be hydrolyzed to 3-thienylmalonic acid, a pharmaceutical intermediate.