1,2-Epoxybutane → HCID 19737720, compound

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In a flask were combined 3.0 grams (g) (25.4 mmol) phenyl cyanamide, 1.83 g (25.4 mmol) 1,2-epoxy butane, 3.51 g (25.4 mmol) potassium carbonate and 50 milliliters (ml) methyl ethyl ketone. The mixture was stirred overnight under a nitrogen blanket at room temperature. It was then filtered and the methyl ethyl ketone removed in vacuo. The solids recovered from the filter were extracted with acetone and combined with the residue from the main portion. The combined solids were dissolved in water and extraced with 15% isopropanol in chloroform. The solvents were removed in vacuo producing 2.30 g (48% of theoretical yield) of the desired product. Spectroscopic analysis confirmed the structure of the desired product. No type II product was detected.

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