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Direct synthesis of nitriles from aldehydes using tetrabutylammonium tribromide in aqueous ammonia

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A convenient method for direct conversion of aldehydes into nitriles has been developed by using tetrabutylammonium tribromide in aqueous ammonia.

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We are grateful to Nanjing University of Science and Technology for financial support.

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Zhu, YZ., Cai, C. Direct synthesis of nitriles from aldehydes using tetrabutylammonium tribromide in aqueous ammonia. Monatsh Chem 141, 637–639 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00706-010-0305-5

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