Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 53713798, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 2.07 g. (0.09 g. atom) of sodium in 75 ml. of ethanol is added 14.4 g. (0.09 mole) of diethyl malonate. The solution is stirred at room temperature for 5 minutes and then 5.4 g. (0.03 mole) of 6-chloro-2-ethylaminonicotinonitrile is added. The mixture is heated under reflux for about 6 hours. The mixture is cooled and diluted with 75 ml. of water and acidified with conc. hydrochloric acid. The precipitate which forms is collected and air dried to give the title compound.

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