Pyridine → HCID 14579489, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2-fluoromethyl-2-phthalimido-6-hydroxy-hexanenitrile (9.0 g, 31 mmol) and pyridine (60 ml) in dry dichloromethane (150 ml) is cooled in an ice bath, and methanesulfonyl chloride (3.6 g, 31 mmol), diluted with a small amount of dichloromethane, is added slowly with efficient stirring. Stirring is continued at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture is washed with 2 N HCl and dried. Evaporation of solvent gives the title compound as a yellow oil (10.84 g).

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