RSC Mechanochemistry has published its first articles. To celebrate this, we asked the authors to discuss their work in some more detail.
In this edition, we hear from Lars Borchardt about their study titled Cyanation of aryl halides using potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) via direct mechanocatalysis.
“Our mechanochemical approach allows for sustainable cyanation, delivering up to 90% yield without the use of solvents or toxic cyanide sources.”
“By leveraging potassium hexacyanoferrate (II) and a catalytically active Pd ball, we achieve a safer and environmentally friendly cyanation process with high efficiency.”
“This research underscores the power of mechanochemistry, offering a room temperature alternative to traditional cyanation methods that typically require high temperatures.”
“Our findings contribute to the growing field of green chemistry, showcasing a solvent-free, much safer alternative that doesn’t compromise on efficiency.”
“The research highlights the mechanistic complexity of the process, with XPS and PXRD analyses providing insights into the reaction mechanistic.”
Want to know more about their work? Read the full paper here!
Cyanation of aryl halides using potassium hexacyanoferrate(II) via direct mechanocatalysis
Suhmi Hwang, Phil M. Preuß, Wilm Pickhardt, Sven Grätz and Lars Borchardt
RSC Mechanochem. 2024, Advance Article, DOI: 10.1039/D4MR00054D
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