Primary 1-Arylcyclopropylamines from Aryl Cyanides with Diethylzinc and Titanium Alkoxides

Abstract

1-Aryl-substituted primary cyclopropylamines are conveniently prepared from aromatic nitriles and diethylzinc. The yields range from 40 to 56% for donor-substituted (five examples) to 62−82% for non- and acceptor-substituted substrates (nine examples).