Cyanation and Hydrolysis Cascade of Aryl Bromides with Cuprous Cyanide to Access Primary Amides

Abstract

AbstractA convenient and efficient approach for the cyanation and hydrolysis of aryl bromides to afford primary amides was developed, in which cuprous cyanide is used as a cyanide source and a catalyst. It has the advantages of excellent functional-group compatibility, medium to high yields, a one-pot procedure, and a non-noble-metal catalyst. The reaction could be performed on a gram scale to give N-allyl-N-methyl-5-nitroisophthalamide in a 73% yield.