Dimethylformamide → 3-Benzyl-5,7-bis(cyanomethoxy)-4-methyl-2h-1-benzopyran-2-one

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Chloracetonitrile (6.86 g), potassium carbonate (23.9 g) and 12.2 g of the product from example 1 a were stirred in 120 ml of DMF at 100° C. under nitrogen for two hours. The reaction mixture was cooled and poured into ice water. The solids were filtered and washed with water. Yield 13.8 g (88%). Melting point 147-154° C.

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