Methanol → 2,4-Dimethoxy-1-nitrobenzene

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To a solution of sodium methoxide in methanol (freshly prepared by adding 50.0 g (2.17 mol) of sodium, in portions, to 1.5 l of methanol at 0° C.) was added 2,4-dichloro-nitrobenzene (95.0 g, 0.495 mol) in methanol (100 ml). After refluxing for 3 days, the reaction mixture was cooled in an ice bath and filtered, the precipitate was washed with water and dried (Na2SO4). The title compound was collected as a yellow solid (83.0 g, 91%).

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