Sulfuric Acid → HCID 19389181, compound

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Reaction Steps

A catalytic amount of concentrated sulfuric acid was added to a solution containing 2.0 g of 3,5-dinitrocatechol in 15 ml of acetanhydride and the solution was mixed for 1/2 hours in 50°-60° C. Ice water was added to the reaction mixture and the solution was mixed in 0° C. whereby the product was crystallized. The product was filtered and washed with water and dried. Yield 2.75 g (97%), m.p. 115°-117° C.

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