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8417262 
Journal Article 
Synthesis of alkylated nitriles by [RuHCl(CO)(PPh3) 3]-catalyzed alkylation of acetonitrile using primary alcohols 
Kuwahara, T; Fukuyama, T; Ryu, I 
2013 
Yes 
Chemistry Letters
ISSN: 0366-7022
EISSN: 1348-0715 
42 
10 
1163-1165 
English 
Alkylation reaction of acetonitrile using primary alcohols is effectively catalyzed by [RuHCl(CO)(PPh3)3] in the presence of K 3PO4 as a base. Both benzylic and non-benzylic alcohols coupled with acetonitrile to give alkylated nitriles in good yields. © 2013 The Chemical Society of Japan.