The MTO-catalyzed oxidative conversion of N,N-dimethylhydrazones to nitriles

Abstract

Methyltrioxorhenium catalyzes the fast and efficient oxidation of aldehyde N,N-dimethylhydrazones to the corresponding nitriles in high yield.

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