Sodium Iodide → 5-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)hexanenitrile

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Under a nitrogen atmosphere, a solution of 4.4 grams (0.017 mole) of 5-hydroxy-5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)hexanenitrile, 13 mL (0.102 mole) of chlorotrimethylsilane, 15.4 grams (0.102 mole) of sodium iodide, and 8.0 mL (0.153 mole) of acetonitrile in 30 mL of hexane was stirred for about 30 minutes. After this time, gas chromatographic analysis of the reaction mixture indicated that the reaction was complete. The reaction mixture was then stirred with 100 mL of water, and then it was extracted with 100 mL of diethyl ether. The combined extracts were dried with magnesium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to a residue. The residue was subjected to column chromatography on silica gel. Elution was accomplished using methylene chloride. The methylene chloride eluate was dried with magnesium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 1.9 grams of 5-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)hexanenitrile. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

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