2-tert-butylpropanedinitrile

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

Procedure: A mixture of tert-butylmalononitrile (5.01 g, 41.0 mmol) and hydrazine monohydrate (10.0 mL, 205 mmol) in 1-butanol (40 mL) was heated to reflux and stirred overnight (19 hours). The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature. Concentration afforded 6.33 g (100%) of the title compound. MS (DCI) m/z 155 (M+H)+. was heated to reflux Concentration