Aniline → HCID 19901145, compound

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A solution of isopropyl 2-(1,3-dithietan-2-ylidene)-2-(ethoxycarboxycarbonyl)acetate (10 g) and aniline (3.6 ml) in methylene chloride (100 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 8 hrs. The reaction mixture was washed with 10% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, dil-HCl and water and then evaporated to dryness. The residue solid was purified with ethyl acetate to give the titled compound as a white solid. (7.9 g, 78%).

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