A convenient new procedure for converting primary amides into nitriles

  • Chun Wei Kuo
  • , Jia Liang Zhu
  • , Jen Dar Wu
  • , Cheng Ming Chu
  • , Ching Fa Yao*
  • , Kak Shan Shia
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

An operationally simple and high-yielding procedure has been developed for the conversion of primary amides to the corresponding nitriles, using ethyl dichlorophosphate/DBU as the mild dehydrating agent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)301-303
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2007

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • General Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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