Hydroxyamine hydrochloride → 2,4-Dichloro-3-cyano-5-fluorobenzoic acid

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162 g of hydroxylamine hydrochloride were introduced into 2000 ml of formic acid (technical-grade, 85% strength). At 95° C., 950 g of 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-3-formylbenzoic acid (moistened with sulphuric acid, 42% strength) were introduced. As a result, the mixture foamed briefly and then a clear solution was immediately obtained. The mixture was then stirred for 4 hours at from 100 to 105° C. (reflux).

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