Synlett 2001; 2001(10): 1623-1625
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17481
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Supported Nickel-Catalyzed Hydrogenation of Aromatic Nitriles under Low Pressure Conditions

Satoshi Takamizawa* , Noriko Wakasa, Takamasa Fuchikami
  • *Sagami Chemical Research Center, 4-4-1 Nishi-Ohnuma, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 229-0012, Japan; Fax + 81-42-749-7631; E-mail: scrc1@sagami.or.jp
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Publication Date:
27 September 2001 (online)

Hydrogenation of aromatic nitriles takes place under the mild conditions using supported nickel catalysts to afford aminomethyl-substituted aromatics in good yields.