Phosphorus oxide (P4O10) → 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)propanenitrile

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Reaction Conditions

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74.0 g (0.40 mol) of 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)propanamide are mixed with 124 g (0.87 mol) of phosphorus pentoxide, and the mixture is heated to 200° C. in an oil bath in a flask fitted with falling condenser. The resultant liquid is distilled off by applying a vacuum of about 67 mbar. 48.5 g of a colourless oil, which is subjected to fractional distillation at 120°-124° C. in vacuo (19 mbar), are obtained. 46.5 g (70% of theory) of the expected product are obtained.

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