Ethyl formate → Hexahydro-1H-azepine-1-carbaldehyde

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Reaction Steps

Ethyl formate (22.2 G, 0.3M) was added dropwise under nitrogen to hexahydro-1H-azepine (19.8 G, 0.2M) in such a way that a gentle reflux is maintained during the addition. The reaction mixture was then allowed to stir overnight. The volatile materials were evaporated at room temperature and ~20 mm. The residue was distilled in vacuo to give 1-(Formyl)-Hexahydro-1H-Azepine (bp. 56°-8°/3-4 mm; 84%).

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