Dimethylformamide → 2-(Chloromethyl)-1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene

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A solution of N-(2-methyl-5-nitrobenzyl)acetamide (3.12 g; 0.015 mol), phosphorus oxychloride (5.12 g; 0.032 mol) and dimethylformamide (2.19 g; 0.03 mol) in xylene (50 ml) is refluxed for one hour. The reaction mixture is then washed with water and the solvent evaporated. This treatment produces 2.36 g (i.e., 85% yield) of product having a melting point of 56° to 62° C.

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