A Catecholaldimine-Based Ni II -Complex as an Effective Catalyst for the Direct Conversion of Alcohols to trans -Cinnamonitriles and Aldehydes

• Published in: Journal of organic chemistry Vol. 88; no. 11; pp. 7448 - 7453
• Main Authors: Sharma, Vivek, Chavan, Kailas Arjun, Mali, Ghanshyam, Sarkar, Dipanjana, Lama, Prem, Majumder, Moumita, Erande, Rohan D, Metre, Ramesh K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 02.06.2023

A nickel(II) complex [Ni(HL) ] was synthesized by treatment of a new catecholaldimine-based ligand with NiCl ·6H O in methanol at room temperature. Complex showed excellent catalytic activity where aromatic and heterocyclic alcohols were rapidly converted into -cinnamonitrile in a one-pot manner via...