HCN, NaOH and BzCN

[Greensnake]

Just random comments:
1. Isonitriles stink. No, they really stink. They stink ROYALLY. Don't be suprised, when you succeed to make one.

2. Hoffman isonitrile synthesis is generally low or medium yielding. If you get 50% of final product, consider yourself lucky.

Greensnake