Novel stereoselective synthesis of (E)-cinnamonitriles via Heck arylation of acrylonitrile catalysed by a silica-supported bidentate arsine palladium (0) complex

M Cai, X Tong, J Chen, Y Huang

Index: Cai, Mingzhong; Tong, Xiaokai; Chen, Junmin; Huang, Yizheng Journal of Chemical Research, 2004 , # 9 p. 622 - 623

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Abstract

(E)-Cinnamonitriles have been synthesised stereoselectively in high yields via Heck arylation of acrylonitrile with aryl iodides catalysed by a silica-supported bidentate arsine palladium (0) complex. This polymeric palladium (0) complex can be recovered and reused without noticeable loss of activity.