4842 NOTES VOl. 75 tion was 380 g.(12.3 moles). The solution was refrigerated overnight. Distillation at reduced pressure through a column 45 cm. long packed with Berl saddles gave 675 g.(81%) of a colorless liquid, collected at 66-68'(50 mm.). The foreruns were refluxed under a water separator with 200 ml. of benzene to give 159 ml. of water. By distillation, an additional 96 g.(11.5%) of product was obtained. a-Allylaminoacetonitrile.- ...
