| abstract |
Process for the preparation of N, N-dimethylaminoacetonitrile of the formula (CH3) 2N-CH2-CN, (I) by acetone cyanohydrin of the formula <IMAGE> with dimethylamine and formaldehyde in the temperature range between -10 and + 12 ° C, if appropriate in the presence of basic catalysts , is implemented. As is known, the N, N-dimethylaminoacetonitrile can be used as an intermediate for the synthesis of pesticidal active compounds. |