The Journal of Organic Chemistry · 2007 · 145 citations · 7 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryCross-coupling ReactionsEster-to-amide ConversionLactam Synthesis
An acetonitrile solution of mercury(II) chloride has been found to catalyze efficiently the conversion of a diverse range of ketoximes into their corresponding amides/lactams.
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