Ammonia → HCID 15551924, compound

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A solution of 1.0 g (3.9 mmol) of 2′-methanesulfonylbiphenyl-4-carbonitrile in a mixture of 10 ml of methanol saturated with ammonia and 3 ml of THF is treated with 400 mg of Raney nickel and hydrogenated at room temperature and normal pressure. The catalyst is filtered off and the filtrate is evaporated. A colourless solid is obtained; FAB 262

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