New simple synthesis routes for two alkali cyanide salts, LiCN, and Cs
CN have been demonstrated. A crystal structure of LiCN . 0.6DMF . 0.4D
MAc 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.