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Arylthio-Metal Exchange of alpha-Arylthioalkanenitriles
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Arylthio-Metal Exchange of alpha-Arylthioalkanenitriles

Dinesh Nath, Melanie C. Skilbeck, Iain Coldham and Fraser F. Fleming
Organic letters, v 16(1)
03 Jan 2014
PMID: 24328754

Abstract

Chemistry Chemistry, Organic Physical Sciences Science & Technology
The addition of BuLi, Bu3MgLi, Et2ZnBuLi, or Me2CuLi to alpha-arylthioalkanenitriles triggers an arylthio-metal exchange. NMR spectroscopic analyses implicate organometallic attack on sulfur forming a three-coordinate sulfidate as the key intermediate. Electrophilic trapping affords tertiary and quaternary nitriles in high yield. The method addresses the challenge of improving the functional group tolerance and preventing polyalkylations.

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