Potassium Hydroxide → HCID 23690025, compound

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A solution of ethyl 5-methylthio-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-carboxylate (4.31 g., 0.023 mole) in absolute ethanol (50 ml.) was treated dropwise with 2.87 g. (0.023 mole) of 45 wt.% potassium hydroxide solution. The resultant white precipitate was isolated by filtration, washed with ethanol and dried to yield 3.92 g. (86%) of the title compound; M.P. 176°-177° C. with decomposition after recrystallization from ethanol.

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