Process for the production of heteroaromatic nitriles improved catalyst therefor and a process for the production of said improved catalyst

摘要

A process for preparation of heteroaromatic nitrile from the corresponding alkyl pyridine is disclosed. The process comprises contacting the alkyl pyridine with ammonia and an oxygen source in the presence of a catalyst comprising an active component comprising of oxide of vanadium and antimony and a promoter provided on a support.