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Master Organic Chemistry Reaction Guide

SN2 of Cyanide with Alkyl Halides to give Nitriles

Description: Alkyl halides (or tosylates) will react with cyanide ion to give alkyl cyanides (nitriles) in an SN2 reaction. 

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Real-Life Examples:

Org. Synth. 1922, 2, 9
DOI link: 10.15227/orgsyn.002.0009

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Org. Synth. 1928, 8, 52
DOI link: 10.15227/orgsyn.008.0052

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Org. Synth. 1925, 5, 103
DOI link: 10.15227/orgsyn.005.0103

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Org. Synth. 1936, 16, 35
DOI link: 10.15227/orgsyn.016.0035

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Org. Synth. 1938, 18, 50
DOI link: 10.15227/orgsyn.018.0050

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Org. Synth. 1943, 23, 33
DOI link: 10.15227/orgsyn.023.0033

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4 thoughts on “SN2 of Cyanide with Alkyl Halides to give Nitriles

  1. Hi,

    The first example reaction is for acetal formation…not alkyl halides for nitriles. Other than that, this is fantastic! Finally understand reactions properly! :)

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