Water → HCID 12812498, compound

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To 45.0 g. (0.16 mole) of 4-[1-(α-methylbenzyl)-3-azetidinyloxy]benzonitrile in 500 ml of t-butyl alcohol was added 45.0 g. of finely ground potassium hydroxide. The mixture was stirred and refluxed for 30 minutes. Ice and water were added and a thick white solid separated. The solid was recrystallized from toluene to give 30.0 g. (63%) of product melting at 174°-178° C.

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