Abstract
Oxidative decomposition of cyanocuprates of the type CuLi(CN)Ar (Ar = [C6H4(CH2NMe2)-2]-, 1a) or type CuLi2(CN)Ar2(1b) shows the unexpected formation of aryl-cyanides in up to 30% yield. © 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.