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Iodine Promoted Conversion of Esters to Nitriles and Ketones under Metal-Free Conditions
Xiao, Jing,Guo, Fengzhe,Li, Yinfeng,Li, Fangshao,Li, Qiang,Tang, Zi-Long
, p. 2028 - 2035 (2021/02/03)
We report a novel strategy to prepare valuable nitriles and ketones through the conversion of esters under metal-free conditions. By using the I2/PCl3 system, various substrates including aliphatic and aromatic esters could react with acetonitrile and arenes to afford the desired products in good to excellent yields. This method is compatible with a number of functional groups and provides a simple and practical approach for the synthesis of nitrile compounds and aryl ketones.
