benzyl cyanide synthesis

This video represent synthesis of benzyl cyanide from benzyl chloride with help of NaCN/KCN. ChemPlayer authorship. Special thanks @Ranof for sharing this video.

Reaction scheme: Synthesis 1. The reactor alternately load 215 liters of purified water, 126 kg of acetone, 4 kg of triethylamine, 6 kg of potassium iodide, 165 kg of sodium cyanide and 1500 litres of 30% trichloroethylene solution of benzyl chloride. 2. The reaction mass is heated to a...