NR′R′′ RI CO + R′R′′NH + (1) radical initiator ... Metal catalyst-free by design. The synthesis of amides from alkyl iodides, carbon monoxide and amines by a hybrid radical/ionic reaction ... Ilhyong Ryu,*† Kiyoto Nagahara, Nobuaki Kambe, Noboru Sonoda,‡ Sergio Kreimerman and Mitsuo Komatsu Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan ... Amides can be synthesized from alkyl ...