Diarylimidoylcyanides, an Attractive Class of Intermediate: Novel Synthesis of α‐Anilino‐β‐Nitroenamines, N, N′‐ Disubstituted Amidines and Substituted Phenyl Glyoxate

Abstract

The first report of the use of diarylimidoyl cyanides for the synthesis of α‐anilino‐β‐nitrostyrenes, benzamides, and glyoxalic esters is presented, and the advantage of this class of intermediate over diarylimidoyl chlorides is discussed.

Dedicated to the late Dr. S. Sharma.

C.D.R.I. Communication No. 6311.

Keywords:

• Diarylimidoyl cyanides
• β‐nitroenamines
• amidines
• phenyl glyoxate

Acknowledgments

A.R.C. and V.V.K. thank Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for their Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) and Research Assiociateship (RA). Spectral analysis from the personnel of RSIC, CDRI, is highly acknowledged. We greatly appreciate all the help and fruitful discussions with S. Batra, CDRI, Lucknow, India.

Notes

Dedicated to the late Dr. S. Sharma.

C.D.R.I. Communication No. 6311.