3-Aminopropionitrile → n-(2-cyanoethyl)benzamide

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Reaction Steps

Benzoyl chloride and aminoethylcyanide are reacted to give N-benzoyl-aminoethylcyanide, which is reacted with hydrogen sulfide in ammonia to yield the thioamide, which is reacted with an appropriate a-halo ketone to yield the desired thiazole. Treatment with 5N hydrochloric acid removes the protecting benzoyl group to give the desired amine product.

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