摘要

An improved method for the selective hydration of nitriles to amides employing N,N-disubstituted hydroxylamine is described leading to a reduction in reaction time and improved yield. Amides having electron-donating groups, which were not reported using the original method, were obtained in excellent yields. The amount of N,N-disubstituted hydroxylamine was reduced from three equivalents to one equivalent and the use of water as the reaction medium is environmentally friendly.

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