Cyanoacetamide → 5-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydropyridine-3-carbonitrile

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To a solution of 37.6 g. of sodium methoxide in 650 ml. of methanol is added 29.24 g. of cyanoacetamide followed by 26.1 g. of 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(dimethylamino)-2-propenal. The resulting solution is heated at reflux temperature for 16 hours to separate a yellow solid. Then 50 ml. of glacial acetic acid is added and the mixture is diluted with water, causing a new yellow solid to separate. This solid is collected by filtration and is washed with water to give 60.5 g. of the product of the Example m.p. 285°-290° C.

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