Process for the manufacture of p-hydroxybenzyl cyanide
US4154757A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 1978 |
| Grant date | May 15, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 1998 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C255/00
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the manufacture of p-hydroxybenzyl cyanide which comprises reacting p-hydroxymandelic acid with cyanide ion. The product is a useful intermediate for the preparation of the .beta.-adrenergic blocking agent atenolol.
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