Azine synthesis via nitrogen-nitrogen bond formation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1080/00397919209409260

Imine anions, generated by reaction of nitriles with organometallic reagents, are dimerized to form symmetrical azines through the use of CuI and t-butyl peroxybenzoate.

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Azine Synthesis via Nitrogen-
Nitrogen Bond Formation
Brian E. LoveLino Tsai
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Rapid Communication of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 22:21, 3101-3108
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