Benzene → HCID 6411952, compound

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To a solution of 5.7 g. (0.03 mole) of 3-chloro-6-phenylpyridazinone and 4.1 g (0.035 mole) of phenylacetonitrile in 50 ml of dry benzene was gradually added 7.8 g (0.07 mole) of pulverized sodium amide. The mixture was slowly heated to 80° to 90° C. and maintained at this temperature for one hour. The resulting precipitate was filtered off, thoroughly washed with benzene and water, giving 4.8 g (59% yield) of 2-phenyl-2-(6-phenyl-3-pyridazinyl)acetonitrile in the form of pale yellow crystals, m.p. 201°-203° C. (decomp.).

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