Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-, methyl ester → Methyl 3-carbamothioylbenzoate

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A solution of 2 g (0.01 mol) of methyl-3-cyanobenzoate in 32 ml of THF and 8 ml of water was charged with 2.3 g (0.012 mol) of diethyl dithiophosphate and heated at 80° C. for 24 h. THF was removed and the residue was taken in ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water and concentrated to afford methyl 3-carbamothioylbenzoate (2.0 g) as a pale yellow solid.

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