Synthesis 2008(13): 1997-1999  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1067106
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Convenient Conversion of Aldoximes into Nitriles with N-Chlorosuccinimide and Pyridine

Mirosaw Gucma, W. Marek Gołebiewski*
Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry, 6 Annopol St., 03-236 Warsaw, Poland
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Received 27 February 2008
Publication Date:
21 May 2008 (online)

Abstract

Benzaldehyde oximes substituted with electron-donating groups are dehydrated to the corresponding benzonitriles by N-chlorosuccinimide/pyridine in acetonitrile. Benzaldehyde oxime itself and alkanal oximes afford the corresponding aldehydes.