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Usage

Properties

1. Chemical compound
2. Molecular formula: C16H12ClN
3. Nitrile compound
4. Contains a 4-chlorophenyl group
5. Contains a phenyl group
6. Used as a building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research
7. Versatile reactivity
8. Structural motifs
9. Potential therapeutic agent
10. Inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase

Specific content

1. Name: 3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanenitrile
2. Abbreviation: PCCP
3. Molecular formula: C16H12ClN
4. Contains a 4-chlorophenyl group and a phenyl group
5. Used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research
6. Potential therapeutic applications
7. Inhibits acetylcholinesterase
8. Important target in the development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.

Upstream product

• 37629-64-4 4-Chloro-α-phenylcinnamonitrile 
• 100-51-6 benzyl alcohol 
• 140-29-4 phenylacetonitrile 
• 104-83-6 1-Chloro-4-(chloromethyl)benzene 
• 106-43-4 para-chlorotoluene 
• 16532-79-9 4-Bromophenylacetonitrile 
• 873-76-7 para-Chlorobenzyl alcohol 
• 3695-92-9 (Z)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylacrylonitrile 

Downstream Products

• 1244978-35-5 C₂₆H₂₁ClN₂O₂ 
• 23909-34-4 2-Phenyl-6-chlor-indanon-⁽¹⁾ 
• 2901-30-6 (±)-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylpropanoic acid 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

α-Alkylation of arylacetonitriles with primary alcohols catalyzed by backbone modified N-heterocyclic carbene iridium(i) complexes

A series of backbone-modified N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes of iridium(i) (1d-f) have been synthesized and characterized. The electronic properties of the NHC ligands have been assessed by comparison of the IR carbonyl stretching frequencies of thein situprepared [IrCl(CO)2(NHC)] complexes in CH2Cl2. These new complexes (1d-f), together with previously prepared1a-c, were applied as catalysts for the α-alkylation of arylacetonitriles with an equimolar amount of primary alcohols or 2-aminobenzyl alcohol. The catalytic activities of these complexes could be controlled by modifying the N-substituents and backbone of the NHC ligands. The NHC-IrIcomplex1fbearing 4-methoxybenzyl substituents on the N-atoms and 4-methoxyphenyl groups at the 4,5-positions of imidazole exhibited the highest catalytic activity in the α-alkylation of arylacetonitriles with primary alcohols. Various α-alkylated nitriles and aminoquinolines were obtained in high yields through a borrowing hydrogen pathway by using 0.1 mol%1fand a catalytic amount of KOH (5 mol%) under an air atmosphere within significantly short reaction times.

Catalyst for α alkylation of nitriles and uses thereof

The invention discloses a nitrile alpha-alkylation reaction catalyst and application thereof. The nitrile alkylation reaction catalyzed by pyridine-pyridine-imidazoline asymmetric pincerlike rutheniumcompounds has a reaction general formula shown in the specification, and in the general formula, a catalyst is a pyridine-pyridine-imidazoline asymmetric pincerlike ruthenium compound, R1 is aryl, and R2 is aryl or alkyl, wherein aryl is phenyl, p-methylphenyl, p-methoxyphenyl, p-chlorophenyl, thiophene and the like, and alkyl is n-butyl, phenylpropyl and the like. The synthesis method comprisesthe following synthesis steps: adding an asymmetric pincerlike ruthenium compound, an alkali, a nitrile compound and an alcohol into a solvent for reaction, and after the reaction is finished, conducting separating and purifying to obtain a corresponding target product. Alcohol is used as an alkylating reagent, generated water is a unique by-product, the method conforms to the ideas of atom economy and environmental friendliness, and meanwhile, the method has the advantages of use of a catalytic amount of alkali, short reaction time, economy and the like.

Copper-catalyzed radical oxidative C(sp3)–H/C(sp3)–H cross-coupling between arylacetonitriles and benzylic compounds

For the first time, a novel copper-catalyzed direct C(sp3)–H/C(sp3)–H cross-coupling of arylacetonitriles with unactivated benzylic compounds was described, allowing various a-benzylated arylacetonitriles to be readily accessible under base-free conditions. Mechanistic investigations suggested that the reaction proceeds through radical process and the C(sp3)–H cleavage of arylacetonitriles probably is the rate-determining step.

α-Alkylation of Nitriles with Primary Alcohols by a Well-Defined Molecular Cobalt Catalyst

The α-alkylation of nitriles with primary alcohols to selectively synthesize nitriles by a well-defined molecular homogeneous cobalt catalyst is presented. Thirty-two examples with up to 95% yield are reported. Remarkably, this transformation is environmentally friendly and atom economical with water as the only byproduct.

Nickel-catalyzed hydrogen-borrowing strategy: Chemo-selective alkylation of nitriles with alcohols

The first nickel-catalyzed hydrogen-borrowing alkylation of a series of aryl acetonitriles with a variety of aryl, heteroaryl, allylic and alkyl alcohols releasing water as the by-product (>33 examples, up to 90% yield) is reported.

α-Alkylation of Nitriles with Alcohols Catalyzed by NNN′ Pincer Ru(II) Complexes Bearing Bipyridyl Imidazoline Ligands

A series of unsymmetrical NNN′ ruthenium(II) complexes supported by a tridentate bipyridyl imidazoline ligand with variable steric hindrance (2a-c; R1 = tBu, iPr, or Bn) and electronic effect (2d-h; R2 = H, CH3, OCH3, Br, or NO2) were prepared. The molecular structures of ligands 1f and 1g, and Ru complex 2a were further determined by X-ray single-crystal diffraction. The catalytic activity of these eight complexes for α-alkylation of nitriles with alcohols was evaluated, which could be controlled by the substituents on the imidazoline moiety. Ru complex 2h bearing a strong electron-withdrawing group (R2 = NO2) demonstrated the highest catalytic activity, with alkylated nitriles achieved in up to 97% yield.

Base-Promoted α-Alkylation of Arylacetonitriles with Alcohols

A practical method to synthesize α-alkylated arylacetonitriles from arylacetonitriles and alcohols without using any expensive transition metal complexes is demonstrated here. Following this base-catalysed sustainable procedure, various arylacetonitriles were successfully alkylated with different alcohols. The practical applicability of this protocol was extended by one-pot synthesis of important carboxylic acid derivatives.

Iron-Catalyzed Alkylation of Nitriles with Alcohols

A general, efficient iron-catalyzed α-alkylation of nitriles with primary alcohols through a hydrogen-borrowing pathway has been developed, allowing a wide variety of alkylated nitriles to be readily accessible. Detailed mechanistic studies suggest that the reaction proceeds via an olefin intermediate with the turnover rate limited by the hydrogenation of the olefin with an iron hydride. Apart from participating in the alkylation, the nitrile is found to play an important role in promoting the formation of and stabilizing the active catalytic species.

Atmosphere-Controlled Chemoselectivity: Rhodium-Catalyzed Alkylation and Olefination of Alkylnitriles with Alcohols

The chemoselective alkylation and olefination of alkylnitriles with alcohols have been developed by simply controlling the reaction atmosphere. A binuclear rhodium complex catalyzes the alkylation reaction under argon through a hydrogen-borrowing pathway and the olefination reaction under oxygen through aerobic dehydrogenation. Broad substrate scope is demonstrated, permitting the synthesis of some important organic building blocks. Mechanistic studies suggest that the alkylation product may be formed through conjugate reduction of an alkene intermediate by a rhodium hydride, whereas the formation of olefin product may be due to the oxidation of the rhodium hydride complex with molecular oxygen.

Synthesis and cannabinoid-1 receptor binding affinity of conformationally constrained analogs of taranabant

The design, synthesis, and binding activity of ring constrained analogs of the acyclic cannabinoid-1 receptor (CB1R) inverse agonist taranabant 1 are described. The initial inspiration for these taranabant derivatives was its conformation 1a, determined b