Ruthenium-catalysed conversion of oxime ethers into nitriles
The conversion of oxime ethers into nitriles has been achieved under neutral conditions using Ru(CO)(PPh3)3H2 and the bidentate ligand Xantphos as the catalyst.
Anand, Naveen,Owston, Nathan A.,Parker, Alexandra J.,Slatford, Paul A.,Williams, Jonathan M.J.