Abstract
A simple and selective conversion of aldehydes into the corresponding nitriles and primary amides in aqueous ammonia has been developed. The aldehydes were efficiently converted to the corresponding nitriles in moderate to excellent yields using tetrabutylammonium iodide/tert-butyl hydroperoxide system. The primary amides, however, can be selectively synthesised only in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide.
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