Cyanogen Bromide → 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11-(1-cyano-4-piperidylidene)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine

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Dissolve 16.2 grams (0.05 mole) of 8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-11-(1-methyl-4-piperidylidene)-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine (prepared by the methods described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,326,924) in 300 mL of dry benzene. To this solution, add slowly under nitrogen a solution of cyanogen bromide (6.4 g) dissolved in 75 mL of benzene. Allow this mixture to stir at room temperature overnight (approximately 20 hours).

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