Pyridine → HCID 15005407, compound

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A solution of 4-(1-bromo-2-oxopropyl)benzonitrile (0.9 g, 3.83 mmol) in toluene (2 ml) was treated with thioacetamide (0.6 g, 8 mmol) followed by pyridine (0.45 ml). The mixture was warmed to 100° C. for 1 hour, then partitioned between ethyl acetate and brine. The organic layer was dried (MgSO4) and evaporated to a yellow oil. Chromatography on silica gel, eluting with 5% ether in dichloromethane, afforded a pale yellow oil which crystallised (0.52 g, 64%), m.p. 108°-110° C.

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