Chloroacetaldehyde → HCID 21412829, compound

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Reaction Steps

2,6-Dimethylaniline (60 grams), the dimethyl acetal of 2-chloroacetaldehyde (25 grams) and sodium carbonate )21.2 grams) were charged into a glass reaction vessel equipped with a mechanical stirrer, thermometer and reflux condenser. The reaction mixture was heated at 150°C for a period of about 30 hours. After this time the mixture was filtered and the filtrate was distilled to yield the desired product the dimethyl acetal of 2-(2,6-dimethylanilino)acetaldehyde having a boiling point of 105°C at 1 mm of Hg pressure.

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