Acetic Anhydride-Acetic Acid as a New Dehydrating Agent of Aldoximes for the Preparation of Nitriles: Preparation of 2-Cyanoglycals

Tommy F. Mabasa, Jackie Mabasa, Mthokozisi Simelane, Banele Vatsha, Banothile C.E. Makhubela, Henok H. Kinfe

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Abstract

Glycals, 1,2-unsatrated carbohydrates, are versatile building blocks for the synthesis of various scaffolds. Despite their potential to serve as suitable precursors in diversity-oriented synthesis, 2-cyanoglycals are less explored in terms of their synthesis and derivatization. Herein, we report a combination of Ac 2 O and AcOH as new and efficient dehydrating agent of aldoximes for the synthesis of 2-cyanoglycals. In comparison to the conventional dehydrating system of Ac 2 O-base (such as NaOH, NaOAc and K 2 CO 3), the current protocol provides superior yields and faster reaction rates. The scope and limitations of the dehydrating system are investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)991-996
Number of pages6
JournalSynlett
Volume31
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jun 2020

Keywords

  • 2-cyanoglycals
  • aldoximes
  • nitriles

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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