Acetone → HCID 20482502, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 5.2 g. of 4-[11-(n-butylthio)undecylamino]benzoic acid in 35 ml. of acetone and 20 ml. of tetrahydrofuran is treated with a solution of 3.7 g. of sodium metaperiodate in 3.5 ml. of water and 20 ml. of tetrahydrofuran and the mixture is stirred under reflux for 2 hours and then filtered. The filtrate is extracted with saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution, dried over magnesium sulfate, and evaporated. Crystallization from acetone-chloroform affords the product as a white solid.

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