4-Nitrobenzofuran → 2,3-Dihydro-1-benzofuran-4-amine

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Reaction Steps

A mixture of 3.0 g. of 4-nitrobenzofuran, 0.5 g of 5% Rhodium on carbon and 25 ml. of ethanol is hydrogenated in a Parr apparatus at a hydrogen pressure of 50 p.s.i. and temperature of 35°C. until the uptake of hydrogen ceases. The catalyst is removed by filtration and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to obtain an oil of 2,3-dihydro-4-benzofuranamine.

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