2-Azaspiro[5.5]undec-1-ene → 2-Azaspiro[5.5]undecane

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A solution of 2-azaspiro-[5.5]-undec-1-ene (15 g.; 0.10 mole) and one teaspoon (3 g.) of W2 Raney nickel catalyst in absolute ethanol (300 ml.) is hydrogenated at an initial pressure of B 40 psi until hydrogen uptake ceases (2 hours). The mixture is filtered through celite and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. Distillation of the residual liquid yields 88% of 2-azaspiro-[5.5]-undecane (13.5 g.), b.p. 55°-57° C./0.10 mm.

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