Catalytic Isomerization of Cyanoolefins Involved in the Adiponitrile Process. C−CN Bond Cleavage and Structure of the Nickel π-Allyl Cyanide Complex Ni(η<sup>3</sup>-1-Me-C<sub>3</sub>H<sub>4</sub>)(CN)(dppb)

Alexandra Chaumonnot, Franck Lamy, Sylviane Sabo‐Etienne, B. Donnadieu, Bruno Chaudret, Jean‐Claude Barthelat, Jean‐Christophe Galland

Organometallics · 2004 · 56 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

Isomerization of 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile to 3-pentenenitrile is catalyzed by nickel π-allyl cyanide complexes. The mechanism is supported by in situ NMR monitoring and DFT studies.

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