10.1007/BF00948247
The study focuses on the reaction dynamics of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes with acetone cyanohydrin in the presence of diethylamine. It explores how the structure of the reactants influences the reaction's direction, continuing previous investigations. The research demonstrates that aldehydes like crotonaldehyde and 3,3-dimethylacrylaldehyde react with acetone cyanohydrin and diethylamine to form aminonitriles while maintaining their trans configuration. However, acrolein and certain other aldehydes tend to polymerize under the same conditions. The study also observes a shift in the double bond position in the reaction with trans-octatriene-2,4,6-al, leading to the formation of cyanenamine. The products' structures were confirmed through IR, PMR, and mass spectrometry, along with elemental analysis. The study further investigates the reactions at elevated temperatures, leading to the formation of saturated derivatives of cyanamines. The experimental section details the methods used for GLC analysis, PMR and IR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, providing a comprehensive approach to understanding the reaction mechanisms and product characterization.
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