Formamide → HCID 14456868, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 1.2 g. (3.3 mmoles) of 1-(2,4-dimethoxybenzyl)-4-(iodomethyl)-2-azetidinone prepared according to Example 13 in 5 ml. ofddimethyl formamide is stirred with 0.35 g. (7 mmoles) of sodium cyanide for 48 hours, at room temperature. The solution is then poured onto 30 ml. of water and extracted with five 20-ml. portions of ether. The ethereal solution is dried with magnesium sulfate, decolored with activated carbon, filtered and the filtrate is evaporated in vacuo. 0.6 g. (70%) of the named compound are obtained.

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