Diethyl Ether → HCID 11571995, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 12.1 g of 4-[diethylaminomethyl]benzonitrile in 40 ml of toluene was added to a solution of methylmagnesium bromide (43 ml of a 3 M solution in diethyl ether) in 40 ml of toluene, and the mixture was heated to reflux. Completion of the reaction was followed by pouring into ice-water, extracting with methyl tert-butyl ether, adjusting the aqueous phase to pH 11-12 by adding NaOH, and renewed extracting with methyl tert-butyl ether. The organic phase was dried and the solvent was evaporated. 12.1 g of the title compound were obtained.

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