Scale-up and safety evaluation of a Sandmeyer reaction

A scale-up of a new process for the production of 2-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzonitrile by a Sandmeyer reaction of 2-Chloro-5-trifluoromethylaniline with copper cyanide/sodium cyanide is described. To ensure a safe implementation, a safety evaluation of the process was carried out, which is described. in the following. The new process gives a better working environment and better productivity due to shorter reaction time.