Abstract
A simple and convenient procedure for the synthesis of nitriles by dehydration of aldoximes using a PCC (pyridiniumchlorochromate) has been developed. A variety of aromatic, heteroaromatic, and aliphatic aldoximes are converted.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The authors are grateful to the University Grants Commission, Government of India, for financial support to K. S. R. under Project No. F. 31-143/2005(SR).