Pyruvonitrile was used in the synthesis of cuprate-carbonyl π-complexes by reaction with Me2CuLi in THF.
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Applications
Pyruvonitrile was used in the synthesis of cuprate-carbonyl π-complexes by reaction with Me2CuLi in THF.
Solubility
Soluble in ether and acetonitrile.
Notes
Refrigerate. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Steven H Bertz; Richard A Hardin; Michael D Murphy; Craig A Ogle. π-Complexes from acyl cyanides and lithium dimethylcuprate(I). Chemical Communications. 2013, 49 (29), 3010-3012.
- M P Bernstein; S A Sandford; L J Allamandola. The infrared spectra of nitriles and related compounds frozen in Ar and H2O. Astrophysical Journal., 1997, 476 (2), 932-942.