Hydrogen Peroxide → 2-Methyl-2-(3-nitrophenyl)propanamide

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To a solution of 2-methyl-2-(3-nitrophenyl)propanenitrile (1.5 g, 7.89 mmol) in 2-propanol was added benzyltriethyl ammonium chloride (0.054 g, 0.237 mmol) and 25% aq. KOH solution (5.0 ml). Resulting solution was stirred for 5 min. and H2O2 (2.5 ml, 30% aq. solution) was added (slow addition). Reaction mixture was heated at 75° C. for 4 hr. Solvent was evaporated under vacuum and residue was suspended in water (200 ml). Precipitate was filtered and dried to obtain 2-methyl-2-(3-nitrophenyl)propanamide (0.98 gm).

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