There action, however, goes so vigorously that it is always necessary to have a trap for collecting the benzyl cyanide which is blown out of the apparatus.
"Organic-Syntheses"
Conant, James Bryant
Simultaneously, the sodium benzylate is converted into sodium benzoate, which is of no value for inducing the desired reaction, and consequently very little benzyl benzoate is obtained.
"Organic-Syntheses"
Conant, James Bryant
This crude benzyl cyanide is now placed in a Claisen distilling flask and distilled in vacuo, the water and alcohol coming over first, and finally the cyanide.
"Organic-Syntheses"
Conant, James Bryant