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One-Step Conversion of Aldehydes to Nitriles. Introduction of a One-Carbon Unit

Albert M. van Leusen Department of Organic Chemistry, The University Nijenborgh, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Piet G. Oomkes Department of Organic Chemistry, The University Nijenborgh, Groningen, The Netherlands
Pages 399-403 | Published online: 05 Dec 2006

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