Triethylamine → tert-Butyl 3-cyanomorpholine-4-carboxylate

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Reaction Steps

A solution of the product of Step 2 (1 eq.) and triethylamine (2.1 eq.) in CH2Cl2 (0.1 M) was cooled to 0° C. and-trifluoroacetic anhydride (1.1 eq.) added dropwise under nitrogen. Stirring was continued 3.5 hours more at room temperature and volatiles removed in vacuo. Residues taken in EtOAc were washed with water, brine and dried over Na2SO4. Evaporation gave the title compound as a brown solid.

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