摘要 |
<p>a process for the preparation of amides or nitriles is provided. The process comprises carbonylating a nitrogen-containing compound of formula R<1>R<2>NH, C1 to C20 alkyl groups and C1 to C20 aryl groups, using a Group VIII noble metal catalyst, a halide-containing promoter and an acid. Examples of the Group VIII noble metals which can be used as catalysts are rhodium and iridium.</p> |