One-pot three-component synthesis of α-aminonitriles using sodium dihydrogen phosphate as a catalyst at room temperature

Abstract

Sodium dihydrogen phosphate was applied as an efficient and inexpensive catalyst for the synthesis of biologically potent α-aminonitrile derivatives through a one-pot three-component reaction of aldehyde, amine and trimethylsilyl cyanide. The reactions were easily carried out under mild, green and eco-friendly conditions in ethanol at room temperature affording high yields of the products in short times.