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Production of pyrans, pyridazines, pyrimidines, pyrazines and triazine compounds using benzoylacetonitriles as a precursor

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Benzoylacetonitriles are easily available and have high chemical reactivity due to the presence of three active moieties; nitrile, carbonyl, and active methylene functions. This review article represents a survey covering the synthetic strategies leading to five six-membered heterocycles; pyrans, pyridazines, pyrimidines, pyrazines, and triazine compounds; utilizing benzoylacetonitriles as starting precursor since 1985. The reactions are subdivided into groups that cover the synthetic methods of these heterocycles.

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Abdel-Wahab, B.F., El-Mansy, M.F. & Khidre, R.E. Production of pyrans, pyridazines, pyrimidines, pyrazines and triazine compounds using benzoylacetonitriles as a precursor. J IRAN CHEM SOC 10, 1085–1102 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13738-013-0244-2

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