Ethanol → HCID 73679600, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of the ethyl 4-(6-oximinohexadecylamino)benzoate, 1.0 g. of potassium hydroxide and 15 ml. of ethanol in 15 ml. of water is stirred under reflux for 2 hours, evaporated, and then treated with 15 ml. of water and 2.3 ml. of concentrated hydrochloric acid. The mixture is extracted with methylene chloride and the dried extract is evaporated. Crystallization from ethanol-water affords the product as a white solid.

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