A simple and convenient method for reduction of nitriles to amines was reported .in the presence of solium hydroxide, nickel chloride (NiCl2.6H2O) was reduced by hydrazine hydrate to deposit active nickle metal which , in turn , catalyzed the hydrogen transfer from hydrazine hydrate to nitriles, thus affording amines in moderate yields(35～82%). but the poor yieldsof amines (12～175)from α, β-unsaturated nitriles were obtained.

Key words: AMINES, REDUCTION, REDUCTION REACTION, NITRILE, HYDRAZINE HYDRATE, NICKEL CHLORIDE, CATALYTIC REACTION