4-(2-Chloro-2-cyanoethyl)benzoic acid → 4-(2-Cyanoethyl)benzoic acid

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100 parts of zinc powder are gradually added to a solution of 209.5 parts of 4-(2-chloro-2-cyanoethyl) benzoic acid in 500 parts of glacial acetic acid. The temperature rises quickly up to reflux and is maintained for approximately 1 hour. The solution is filtered when hot so a to eliminate the insoluble matter, then the filtrate is diluted with 1000 parts of water and the precipitate formed is isolated. Thus 122 parts of 4-(2-cyanoethyl) benzoic acid are obtained. M.P.: 182° C.

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