Thionyl Chloride → 4-(Methanesulfonyl)benzoyl chloride

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A mixture of 11.2 g (0.056 mol) of p-methylsulfonyl-benzoic acid prepared in Example 4 and 30 ml of thionyl chloride were heated under reflux to give a clear solution. Removal of the excess of thionyl chloride under reduced pressure obtained white solid and without purification put into the next reaction.

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