Ammonia → 4-Nitroindazole

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2-methyl-3-nitro aniline (1 mmol) in acetic acid was stirred at room temperature and sodium nitrite (1.1 mmol) was added to the reaction mixture. Reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours. Reaction mixture was poured into water and neutralized with ammonia. Product precipitated out, was filtered and washed with water. It was then purified by column chromatography to afford the desired compound as a pale yellow solid.

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