A photosensitization-based approach for a convenient and efficient conversion of aldoximes and primary amides into nitriles is reported. The protocol involves eosin Y catalysed, visible-light-mediated in situ formation of the Vilsmeier–Haack reagent from CBr4 and a catalytic amount of DMF, which brings about the desired transformation to afford nitriles at r.t.
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