Diphosgene → 2-Fluoro-1-isocyanato-4-methoxybenzene

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 8.8 grams (0.062 mole) of 2-fluoro-4-methoxyaniline in 70 mL of toluene was stirred, and a solution of 12.3 grams (0.062 mole) of trichloromethyl chloroformate in 30 mL of toluene was added dropwise. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was warmed to reflux, where it was stirred for about 18 hours. After this time the reaction mixture was cooled and concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding about 10.4 grams of 2-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl isocyanate. The product was used immediately in the next reaction.

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