Method A. Formylation Using Excess Dimethylformamide.-Seventy-seven grams (0.5 mole) of phosphorus oxychloride was added dropxvise with stirring and cooling to 146 g.(2 moles) of dimethylformamide while the temperature was kept below 20". One-half mole of the olefin was then added. The mixture was heated slowly to 55'. An exothermic reaction took place and cooling was necessary to maintain the temperature at 55-60'.-After the exo-