Question

How are propan-1-amine and propan-2-amine prepared from oxime?

Answer 1

The basic reaction to prepare amine from oxime is as follows:

If R₁ = H and R₂ = CH₃CH₂ then the product will be propane-1-amine.

If R₁ and R₂ both are CH₃ then the product will be propane-2-amine.