Synthesis of α,β-unsaturated nitriles from acetonitrile: cyclohexylideneacetonitrile and cinnamonitrile
CAS index name: Acetonitrile, cyclohexylidene- and 2-propenenitrile, 3-phenyl, (E)- and (Z)-
Organic Syntheses
A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamonitrile1885-38-7 · C9H7N | product | — | 129.16 | 1.040 | Danger |