Thionyl Chloride → 3-Benzamidobenzoyl chloride

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 1.5 g of 3-(benzoylamino)benzoic acid suspended in 10 ml of toluene was added 2 ml of thionyl chloride and the resulting mixture was stirred under a reflux condition for 2 hours. The reaction solution was returned to room temperature, and then the solvent was removed under a reduced pressure to obtain 1.53 g of the desired product (Yield: 95%) as a white solid.

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