Ethyl cyanoformate → HCID 54377216, compound

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A mixture of ethyl azidoacetate (6.4 grams, 50 millimoles) and ethyl cyanoformate (distilled, 15.0 grams, 150 millimoles) was heated on a steam bath for 40 hours. The yellow reaction mixture was concentrated under vacuum to give 9.4 grams (83 percent of theoretical yield) of an oil. Distillation of a sample at 115°-117°C. (.015 mm.) gave a viscous oil. On standing the title product, as a crystalline solid, was obtained, m.p. 26°-29.5°C. The analysis was as follows:

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