Unexpected formation of O-methoxycarbonyl cyanohydrin showing potential as a protective group of ketones

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Abstract
A one-step procedure using methyl cyanoformate and a secondary alkylamine was reported to efficiently transform ketones into O-methoxycarbonyl cyanohydrins. This functional group shows interesting potential in protecting group chemistry.

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