Sodium Cyanide → HCID 73013690, compound

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To a solution of tert-butyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate (60 g) in diethylether (150 mL) were added a solution of sodium cyanide (32.4 g) in water (100 mL) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (55 mL) by small portions at 0° C. The reaction system was stirred for 4 hr, and the organic layer was washed with brine, dried, and concentrated to give the title compound (67.0 g).

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