4-Bromo-2-methyl-6-nitroaniline → 5-Bromo-3-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 15 g (64.9 mmol) of 4-bromo-2-methyl-6-nitro-aniline in 300 ml of ethanol is hydrogenated in the presence of 1.5 g of Raney nickel for 4 hours at approximately 27° C. The reaction mixture is then filtered and concentrated by evaporation. The title compound is obtained in the form of a brown oil.

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