An efficient transformation of primary halides into nitriles through palladium-catalyzed hydrogen transfer reaction

Tao Zou, Xiaoqiang Yu, Xiujuan Feng, Ming Bao
2015 Chemical Communications  
Two-step one-pot transformation of primary halides into the corresponding nitriles is successfully achieved under mild conditions. In this protocol, acetone functions as both a solvent and a hydrogen acceptor.
doi:10.1039/c5cc03429a pmid:26050994 fatcat:wtrrcg7pxndgvoej5v2mijoyzu