Abstract
A simple method for the dimerization of malononitrile using alkali hydroxides in methanol or ethanol is described. Thereby 2-Amino-1,1,3-tricyanopropene, a keyintermediate for heterocyclic chemistry, is obtained in high yield.
Zusammenfassung
Eine einfache Dimerisierung von Malononitril unter Verwendung von Alkalihydroxid in Methanol und Ethanol wird beschrieben. Dabei entsteht in guter Ausbeute 2-Amino-1,1,3-tricyan-propen, ein wichtiges Ausgangsprodukt zur Synthese von Heterocyclen.
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Mittelbach, M. An improved and facile synthesis of 2-amino-1,1,3-tricyanopropene. Monatsh Chem 116, 689–691 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00798796
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