The direct alpha-cyanoamination of isatins using TMSCN has been developed, which is carried out in methanol without any catalyst. A new bifunctional cinchona alkaloid-based phosphinamide catalyst 7 could promote the Strecker reaction of isatins derived ketimine with TMSCN in up to 74% ee.
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