Preparation of esters containing an alpha cyano group in the alcohol portion of the ester

Alpha-cyano esters are prepared by reacting an acyl halide with an aldehyde in a substantially water-immiscible aprotic solvent and an aqueous solution of water-soluble cyanide salt in the presence of tertiary amine or polyamine, cryptate, amphoteric surfactant or acid salt of tertiary amine rate-pr...

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Main Author BAUM, JONATHAN SHEFFIELD
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 08.04.1981
Subjects
ACYCLIC OR CARBOCYCLIC COMPOUNDS
CHEMISTRY
METALLURGY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Summary:Alpha-cyano esters are prepared by reacting an acyl halide with an aldehyde in a substantially water-immiscible aprotic solvent and an aqueous solution of water-soluble cyanide salt in the presence of tertiary amine or polyamine, cryptate, amphoteric surfactant or acid salt of tertiary amine rate-promoting agent.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP19800200905