Abstract
2,4-Disubstituted 4-Oxoalkanenitriles and 3-Cyanoalkane-1,5-diones via Michael-Addition of Lithioacetonitrile to 2-(N-Methylanilino)acrylonitrile. A Regioselective Four Component Coupling Reaction A new method for the synthesis of the title compounds by a one-pot reaction is described. It consists of the regioselective alkylation of a 1,3-dithio derivative of 3-cyanopropionaldehyde. The key intermediate is prepared by addition of lithioacetonitrile to 2-(N-methylanilino) acrylonitrile and subsequent lithiation. In a similar way, synthesis of symmetrical 3-cyanoalkane-1,5-diones is possible.

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