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SYNTHESIS OF METHYL ISOCYANIDE

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4084284

The preparation of essentially pure methyl isocyanide is described. The compound was prepared by decomposing a solid complex of methyl iodide and silver cyanide with an aqueous potassium cyanide solution. Methyl isocyanide was separated by distillation through a packed column and purified by passing the vapors, under vacuum, through appropriate contaminant-removing reagents. (auth)

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
NSA Number:
NSA-18-010118
OSTI ID:
4084284
Report Number(s):
ORNL-TM-777
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English