Research on Chemical Intermediates

A novel synthesis of tolunitriles by selective ammoxidation

G Xie, A Zhang, C Huang

Index: Xie, Guangyong; Zhang, Aiqing; Huang, Chi Research on Chemical Intermediates, 2010 , vol. 36, # 8 p. 969 - 973

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Abstract

Abstract A new approach to synthesize tolunitriles is reported. Tolunitriles can be prepared by selective ammoxidation of methylbenzyl chlorides prepared by chloromethylation of toluene. The total yields can reach 83% and the selectivity of tolunitriles is almost 100%. This approach provides a new path for preparing alkylbenzonitriles and other aromatic nitriles.