Process for obtaining nitriles

Details Process for obtaining nitriles Process for obtaining nitriles

1999-09-03

2000-09-05

McKane, Joseph

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Nitriles

C07L25300

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061145653

ABSTRACT:
A process for obtaining a nitrile represented by formula RCN, comprising contacting a corresponding aldehyde represented by formula RCHO with (i) ammonia or ammonium hydroxide, and (ii) hydrogen peroxide, in the presence of a transition metal or a transition metal compound.

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