Sulfuric Acid → HCID 57687185, compound

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To a mixture of 4-methoxy-5-methyl-2-nitro-benzonitrile (8 g, 40 mmol) and water (50 ml) was added concentrated sulphuric acid (65 ml) and the mixture was stirred for 2.5 hours at 100-110° C. The mixture was allowed to stay overnight, filtered, washed with water and dried which gave the title compound (7 g, 83%).

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