Colloid and nanosized catalysts in organic synthesis: XII. Hydrogenation of carbonitriles catalyzed by nickel nanoparticles

Resumo

Hydrogenation of carbonitriles catalyzed by nickel nanoparticles in isopropanol proceeds under atmospheric pressure of hydrogen within 6–15 h to yield mainly secondary amines. Hydrogenation of α-aminonitriles results in reductive decyanation. β-Aminonitriles undergo hydrogenolysis at the nitrogen–carbon bond.