Abstract N -Methyl cyclic amines readily formed quaternary ammonium salts upon treatment with iodoacetonitrile in high yields (70–96%). The latter were selectively demethylated by heating in dimethylformamide to give aminoacetonitriles… Click to show full abstract
Abstract N -Methyl cyclic amines readily formed quaternary ammonium salts upon treatment with iodoacetonitrile in high yields (70–96%). The latter were selectively demethylated by heating in dimethylformamide to give aminoacetonitriles in moderate to good overall yields (36–69%).
               
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