A highly efficient electrochemical route for the conversion of aldehydes to nitriles

Article abstract of DOI:10.1007/s11426-015-5331-z

Using NH₄I as the supporting electrolyte as well as the precursor of an I₂ promoter and nitrogen source, a highly efficient electrochemical route was developed to convert aldehydes to nitriles with excellent yields under mild reaction conditions. This electrochemical process could effectively avoid the direct use of NH₃ gas, molecular iodine, and oxidants.