Synthesis of cobalt tetra-2,3-pyridiniumporphyrazinato with sulfonic acid tags as an efficient catalyst and its application for the synthesis of bicyclic ortho -aminocarbonitriles, cyclohexa-1,3-dienamines and 2-amino-3-cyanopyridines.

Cobalt tetra-2,3-pyridiniumporphyrazinato with sulfonic acid tag [Co(TPPASO 3 H)]Cl was produced and catalyzed the synthesis of ortho -aminocarbonitriles, cyclohexa-1,3-dienamines and 2-amino-3-cyanopyridines. The synthesis of 2-amino-3-cyanopyridines by using [Co(TPPASO 3 H)]Cl proceeded via a cooperative vinylogous anomeric based oxidation mechanism. [Co(TPPASO 3 H)]Cl can be recycled and reused six times with a marginal decreasing of its catalytic activity.