Hydrochloric Acid → 3,4-Diaminophenol

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 4-amino-3-nitrophenol (25.0 g, 162 mmol) and methanol (300 mL) was added 10% Pd/C (300 mg). The reaction was placed under hydrogen and shaken for 12 hours. Afterward, 4N HCl (50 mL) was added. The mixture was then filtered through celite. The filtrate was concentrated to give 3,4-diaminophenol.

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