Synthesis 2014; 46(10): 1407-1412
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1370874
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Direct Transformation of Primary Nitro Compounds into Nitriles with Sodium­ Dithionite

Baris Temelli*
Hacettepe University, Department of Chemistry, 06800 Ankara, Turkey   Fax: +90(312)2992163   eMail: temelli@hacettepe.edu.tr
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Canan Unaleroglu
Hacettepe University, Department of Chemistry, 06800 Ankara, Turkey   Fax: +90(312)2992163   eMail: temelli@hacettepe.edu.tr
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Publikationsverlauf

Received: 06. Januar 2014

Accepted after revision: 06. Februar 2014

Publikationsdatum:
11. März 2014 (online)


Abstract

A new and practical direct transformation of primary nitro compounds into nitriles with sodium dithionite is described. The reaction is simple, convenient and eliminates the use of expensive and moisture-sensitive reagents.

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