Aniline → Acetanilide

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Reaction Steps

Acetanilide is prepared by the method of Example 5 using 5.0 mls (0.055 mole) of aniline, 7.5 grams of Type 3A molecular sieves, and 4.58 mls (0.064 mole) of acetyl chloride. The crude product is recrystallized from toluene to obtain 5.87 grams (81% of theoretical) of pure acetanilide, m.p. 112°-114° C. (literature m.p. 114° C.).

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