Nitrobenzene → 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)-4-imidazolidinone

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A solution of 4-imidazolidinone (9.5 g, 110.5 mmol), 4-nitrobenzene (1 eq) and diisopropyl ethylamine (28.6 mL, 165 mmol) in dry DMF (80 mL) was heated to 60° C. overnight under argon. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature and ice pieces were added. The solid formed was filtered and washed with water. The solid was air dried to yield the nitro compound as yellow crystals.

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