Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of a Cyapho(dicyano)methanide Salt

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We describe the synthesis of a cyapho(dicyano)methanide salt, [K(18-crown-6)][C(CN)2(CP)], from reaction of [Na(18-crown-6)][PH2] (18-crown-6=1,4,7,10,13,16-hexaoxacyclooctadecane) with 1,1-diethoxy-2,2-dicyanoethylene (EtO)2C=C(CN)2. The reaction proceeds through a Michael addition-elimination pathway to afford [Na(18-crown-6)][HP{C(OEt)=C(CN)2}]. Addition of a strong, non-nucleophilic base (KHMDS) to this intermediate results in the formation of [K(18-crown-6)][C(CN)2(CP)]. Subsequent reactivity studies reveal that the cyapho(dicyano)methanide ion is susceptible to protonation with strong acids to afford the parent acid HC(CN)2(CP). The reactivity of the cyaphide moiety in [C(CN)2(CP)]− was explored through coordination to metal centers and in cycloaddition reactions with azides.

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Hu, C., & Goicoechea, J. M. (2022). Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of a Cyapho(dicyano)methanide Salt. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202208921

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