Phosgene → 3-(3-Phenylpropyl)phenyl isocyanate

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170 g of phosgene are dissolved in 200 ml of toluene at -10° C. At the same temperature, 145 g of 3-(3-phenylpropyl)-aniline in 300 ml of toluene are then slowly added dropwise. The mixture is warmed slowly, the introduction of phosgene is started when 60° C. is reached, and the mixture is brought to the boil. After 6 hours, excess phosgene is flushed out with nitrogen and the mixture is distilled. 156 g of 3-(3-phenylpropyl)-phenyl isocyanate, of boiling point 107°-110° C./0.1 mbar, are obtained.

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