abstract |
A catalyst is obtained for the hydrolysis of nitriles NCR (R=alkyl, benzyl or aryl) to give the corresponding carboxamides (RCONH2) that are synthesized by a process according to the general reaction (I). The catalyst is formed by the association of an oxime, R'2C=NOH (R'=alkyl) with a metal ion salt such as Zn(NO3)2.6H2O, ZnCl2 or Zn(CF3SO3)2. (I) |