Toluene → HCID 12612219, compound

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A solution of 20 parts of α-[2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl]-α-phenylacetonitrile and 4 parts of sodium amide in 180 parts by volume of toluene is heated to about 100° C. over a period of 15 minutes and then 18 parts of 2-chloro-N,N-diisopropylethylamine in 70 parts by volume of toluene is added slowly over a period of 20 minutes. This mixture is heated at 105°-110° C. for an hour and then cooled to room temperature when 200 parts by volume of water is added. The organic layer is separated, dried over calcium sulfate, concentrated and distilled to afford α,α-bis[2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl]-α-phenylacetonitrile as an oil. This compound is identical with the compound of Example 2, Method A.

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