How is 2-[(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)methyl]benzonitrile (CAS: 864069-00-1) typically synthesized?

2-[(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)methyl]benzonitrile is synthesized via a multi-step process involving the reaction of 4-methylpiperazine with benzonitrile followed by alkylation. Commonly, the reaction is performed under basic conditions using sodium hydrogen carbonate as a catalyst. The yield is typically around 75-85%, and the product is isolated by conventional techniques such as column chromatography.