3-(2-oxoethyl)benzonitrile

Conditions: temp:0.01; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: A solution of 3-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)benzonitrile (2.7 g, 15.3 mmol) in MeOH/H2O (v/v=3:1, 40 mL) was added NaIO4 at 0° C. and then stirred at 0° C. for 1.5 h. The result mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated to afford 3-(2-oxoethyl)benzonitrile, which was used next step without further purification. The result mixture was filtered the filtrate was concentrated