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HRID 544480Generated: November 1, 2026

Acetone Cyanohydrin → 4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantAcetone CyanohydrinHCID 6406—
Reactant2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-piperidoneHCID 13220—
Product4-Piperidinecarbonitrile, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-HCID 90874—

Reaction Steps

A solution of 97 g 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidone and 67 g of acetone cyanohydrin were stirred at room temperature for 30 hours to precipitate the desired cyanohydrin. The precipitate was collected, washed with petroleum ether and air dried to yield 70 g (61.4%); mp 129°-132° C.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS04450248
Source datasetuspto-grants-1984_05
ORD IDord-7878704355e2418a93dc77d151aea8d1
Source noteuspto-grants-1984_05