Synthesis of α-amino isocyanides and α-alkylthio isocyanides

Abstract

α-Morpholinobenzyl isocyanide and three 1-(aryl[or alkyl]thio)alkyl isocyanides are synthesized in good yields by the dehydration of N-(α-morpholinobenzyl)formamide and N-[1-(alkylthio)alkyl]formamides, themselves prepared from 1-(1-formylaminoalkyl)benzotriazoles with morpholine or with thiols.