Water → HCID 73164534, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 3.36 g of 2-oximino-3-methylbutyronitrile, 7 ml of 50% NaOH and 3 ml of water is refluxed under a slow stream of nitrogen for several hours. This is allowed to cool to RT. The mixture is then diluted with water and washed with ether to remove the neutrals. The aqueous layer is acidified and extracted into ether to give 2-oximino-3-methylbutanoic acid, m.p. =153° (dec).

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