Synthesis · 2004 · 14 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMedicinal ChemistryOrganic ChemistryOrganometallic ChemistryHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryHeterocyclic CompoundsOrganic SynthesisOrganometallic SynthesisMild Reaction Conditions
Triflic anhydride was found to be efficient for the cyclotrimerization of dialkylcyanamides under mild conditions. The same reaction can be applied to aryl nitriles and thiocyanates.