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HRID 274841Generated: October 28, 2026

Sodium Cyanide → 2,5-Dichloro-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantSodium CyanideHCID 8929—
Reactant1-(Bromomethyl)-2,5-dichloro-3-methoxybenzeneHCID 21478105—
SolventMethanolHCID 887—
SolventWaterHCID 962—
Product2,5-Dichloro-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrileHCID 5435219097.4%

Reaction Steps

By the method of Example 1, Step C, 15.40 grams (0.057 mole) of 2,5-dichloro-3-methoxyphenylmethyl bromide and 3.63 grams (0.074 mole ) of sodium cyanide were reacted in 70 mL of water and 65 mL of methanol, yielding 12.0 g of 2,5-dichloro-3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile as an oil that solidified on standing, m.p. 53°-57° C. The NMR and IR spectra were consistent with the proposed structure.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS05391541
Source datasetuspto-grants-1995_02
ORD IDord-17cb2a5faee44c58b3165e817791a110
Source noteuspto-grants-1995_02