Preparation of optically active alpha-hydroxynitriles

Details Preparation of optically active alpha-hydroxynitriles Preparation of optically active alpha-hydroxynitriles

1986-01-27

1988-02-02

Sutto, Anton H.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Nitriles

C07C12138

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047230274

ABSTRACT:
Preparation of certain optically-active alpha-hydroxynitriles or a mixture enriched therein comprises treating an aldehyde with hydrogen cyanide in a substantially water-immiscible, aprotic solvent in the presence of a cyclo(D-phenylalanyl-D-histidine) as a catalyst.

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Oku, J. et al., J.C.S. Chem. Comm., pp. 229-230 (1981).
Oku, J. et al., Makromol. Chem., 183, pp. 579-589 (1982).
Oku, J., Kagaku Kogyo, 32, (11), pp. 1134-1136 (62-64), Nov. 1981 and translation.

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