Hydrochloric Acid → 2-[Acetyl(carboxymethyl)amino]benzoic acid

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To a solution of sodium carbonate (89 g, 0.84 mol) in water (830 mL), 2-(carboxymethylamino)benzoic acid of Example 1a (100 g, 0.84 mol) was added in small portions at room temperature under stirring while a clear solution was formed. Acetic anhydride (85.68 g, 0.84 mol) was added dropwise at room temperature under stirring. The reaction mixture was stirred for 30 min, and 37% aqueous hydrochloric acid (140 mL) was added dropwise. The product precipitated slowly. The solid product was filtered off in 12 h, washed with water (3×150 mL) and air-dried to afford 110 g (91%), m.p. 206° C.

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