The isomerization of the branched 2M3BN to the linear 3PN by a DPEphosNi species has been investigated by means of variable-temperature NMR spectroscopy, and activation parameters have been determined. An intermediate in this reaction, which is formed via C−C...
Isomerization of 2-methyl-3-butenenitrile to 3-pentenenitrile is catalyzed by nickel π-allyl cyanide complexes. The C−CN bond breaking is a key step in the catalytic mechanism, as evidenced by in situ NMR monitoring and DFT studies.