Tetrahydrofuran → Methyl 3-(2-cyanopropyl)benzoate

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To a solution of methyl 3-[(1E)-2-cyanoprop-1-en-1-yl]benzoate (108 mg, 537 μmol) in ethanol (4 mL)/tetrahydrofuran (1 mL) was added 10% palladium-carbon (20 mg), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature under a hydrogen atmosphere (1 atm) for 4 hr. The insoluble material was filtered off, and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give methyl 3-(2-cyanopropyl)benzoate as a colorless oil.

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