Canadian Journal of Chemistry · 1957 · 40 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryCatalyst PreparationOrganic SynthesisAlkylation ReactionsDeuteration ChemistryDeuterium ChemistryNitrides Synthesis
A method of preparing α-deuterated alkyl nitriles by a base-catalyzed exchange with deuterium oxide is described. The products are convenient starting materials for the preparation of α-deuterated acids and alkyl bromides.