A Rapid and Convenient Synthesis of Oximes in Dry Media under Microwave Irradiation

Abstract

In a novel method, the reaction of hydroxylamine hydrochloride with a number of aldehydes and ketones under microwave irradiation and solventless ‘dry’ condition gave oximes in excellent yield.

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