60171-90-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-methyl-2,2-diphenylpent-4-enenitrile
• Synonyms: 3-methyl-2,2-diphenylpent-4-enenitrile
• CAS NO: 60171-90-6
• Molecular Weight: 247.34
• Mol File: 60171-90-6.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-methyl-2,2-diphenylpent-4-enenitrile(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-methyl-2,2-diphenylpent-4-enenitrile(60171-90-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-methyl-2,2-diphenylpent-4-enenitrile(60171-90-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 60171-90-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Upstream product

• 6117-91-5 (E/Z)-2-buten-1-ol 
• 86-29-3 Diphenylacetonitrile 
• 6737-11-7 2-acetoxy-3-butene 

Downstream Products

• 1414852-91-7 3-methyl-2,2-diphenylpent-4-en-1-amine 

Relevant articles and documents

Activation of alcohols with carbon dioxide: Intermolecular allylation of weakly acidic pronucleophiles

The direct coupling of allyl alcohols with nitroalkanes, nitriles, and aldehydes using catalytic Pd(PPh3)4 has been accomplished via activation of C-OH bonds with CO2. The in situ formation of carbonates from alcohols and CO2 facilitates oxidative addition to Pd to form reactive π-allylpalladium intermediates. In addition, the formation of a strong base activates nucleophiles toward the reaction with the π-allylpalladium electrophile. Overall, this atom economical reaction provides a new C-C bond without the use of an external base and generates water as the only byproduct.