2-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)-benzonitrile → 2-(3-Pyridinyloxy)benzenemethanamine

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To a solution of Example 94A (4.28 g, 21.84 mmol) in 7N NH3 in methanol (200 ml) was added Raney nickel (12 g) under argon atmosphere. The reaction mixture was kept on a shaker under 60 psi H2 atmosphere. After 6 hours at room temperature, the reaction mixture was filtered through a micro pore filter and concentrated to give the title compound. MS (ESI+) m/z 201 (M+H)+.

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