Nitriles (RCN) react with formaldehyde in 80% H2SO4 to form solid derivatives (RCONH)2CH2 useful for characterization. Melting points are tabulated for derivatives of 18 common nitriles.
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Kiefer, Edgar F.; Takauye, Kenn M. J. Chem. Educ.1996 73 190.
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