Preparation of Benzonitrile by Dehydration of Benzamide with Phosphorus Pentoxide in Microwave Medium

Authors

  • J. Sauliova Department of Chemistry, Pedagogical Faculty, J. E. Purkyne University, Usti nad Labem
  • R. Zmija Department of Chemistry, Pedagogical Faculty, J. E. Purkyne University, Usti nad Labem

Abstract

Dehydration of benzamide to benzonitrile with phosphorus pentoxide in a microwave reactor for 1 2.5 min gave high yields (90 %) of benzonitrile. Microwave heating led to a significant acceleration of the reaction compared with classic heating.

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Published

2003-12-15

How to Cite

Sauliova, J., & Zmija, R. (2003). Preparation of Benzonitrile by Dehydration of Benzamide with Phosphorus Pentoxide in Microwave Medium. Chemické Listy, 97(11). Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/2197

Issue

Vol. 97 No. 11 (2003)

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