white to slightly grey crystals or cryst. powder
N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile is a reagent forα-amino acids using transition metal catalysis. It can also be used to synthesize Cathepsin B inhibitors.
N-(Diphenylmethylene)aminoacetonitrile can be prepared by transimination of benzophenone imine with aminoacetonitrile hydrochloride. The crude product can often be used as it is or it can be recrystallized (Et2O/hexane or CCl4).
stable to flash chromatography and stable at rt. It is best stored under argon to avoid contact with moisture.
