Synlett 2002(4): 0625-0627
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-22701
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Highly Convenient and Efficient One-pot Conversions of Aldehydes into Nitriles and Ketones into Amides Using HY-Zeolite [1]

K. V. N. S. Srinivas, E. Bolla Reddy, Biswanath Das*
Organic Chemistry Division-I, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500 007, India
Fax: +91(40)7173387; e-Mail: biswanathdas@yahoo.com;
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Publication History

Received 14 January 2002
Publication Date:
05 February 2007 (online)

Abstract

One-pot conversions of aldehydes into nitriles and ketones into amides have been carried out conveniently and efficiently using HY-zeolite as catalyst. Both microwave irradiation and conventional methods have been studied.

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