Ethyl cyanoacetate → HCID 5046399, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 38.5 g. (0.34 mole) of ethyl cyanoacetate and 48.1 g. (0.34 mole) of 3-chlorobenzylamine in 120 ml. of 95% ethanol is refluxed for 5 hours and then allowed to stand overnight at ambient temperature. Agitation causes crystallization. Filtration is followed by washing of the solid with a small amount of ether to give 28.7 g. of the desired product as small, white needles, m.p. 123°-5° C.

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