The hydrolysis of benzonitrile
At some point, benzonitrile was placed in a kettle, and the reaction was to be hydrolyzed. Prepare an appropriate amount of water first, supplemented by a suitable catalyst, this agent can promote the reaction to speed up.

At the beginning, the kettle is stable, and when heated up, benzonitrile and water gradually act. The cyanide group of benzonitrile changes in contact with water. With the help of the catalyst, the cyanide group is gradually converted.

The cyanide group first forms an amide state, which is the intermediate product of the reaction. The amide is not stable, and then reacts with water under continuous action. The structure of the amide changes, and benzoic acid and ammonia are gradually

Benzoic acid gradually precipitates in the system, while ammonia is either dissolved in water or escapes in the gas phase. In the observation kettle, the color and state of the liquid phase gradually change. After the reaction is completed, the product of benzoic acid can be obtained by separation, either as a solid or as a solution, depending on the subsequent treatment. The whole process of hydrolysis of benzonitrile requires temperature control, time control, and amount control to make the reaction smooth and obtain the required goods.