Colloid and nanosized catalysts in organic synthesis: XVI. Continuous hydrogenation of carbonitriles catalyzed by nickel nanoparticles applied on a support.

Conversion of the starting nitriles and selectivity of the products formation during continuous hydrogenation of various nitriles catalyzed by Ni/Ceokar-2 have been studied as functions of temperature. Performing the process at temperature 120-260°С has led to the formation of a mixture of products containing di- and trialkylamines as well as the corresponding imines and enamines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]