New simple synthesis routes for two alkali cyanide salts, LiCN, and CsCN have been demonstrated. A crystal structure of LiCN·0.6DMF·0.4DMAc was obtained. The structure can be described as infinite sheets of Li pairs, linked end-on by cyanide ligands. The Li atoms are bridged above and below the sheet by a DMF or DMAc oxygen atom.
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