Ammonia → HCID 13057419, compound

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To a solution of 26 g (50% pure, 55 mmol) of o-methylthiomethylbenzenesulfonyl chloride in 250 ml of methylene chloride was added 4.5 ml of anhydrous ammonia at 0°-5° over 1 hour. Stirring was continued at 0°-5° C. for 2 hours. The solid precipitate was filtered off and the filtrate was evaporated to dryness to afford 24.8 g of orange residue. The crude product was triturated in ether, resulting in light pink crystals: m.p. 119°-124° C.

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