Phosgene → 2-Oxazolidinone, 5-(phenylmethyl)-

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A solution of KOH (9.4 g) in water (85 ml) was added to a stirred solution of the product from step (b) (5.1 g) in toluene (150 ml) at 0° C. A solution of phosgene (9.8 g) in toluene (78.4 ml 12.5% w/v) was added dropwise over 15 minutes and the mixture brought to room temperature, then stirred overnight. The aqueous phase was separated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined extracts were evaporated in vacuo to give the desired product as a white solid (2.2 g), mp 106°-108° C. Elemental analysis was consistent with the proposed structure.

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