Ammonia → 3-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridinamine

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Reaction Steps

6.5 g of 2,3-dichloro-5-trifluoromethylpyridine and 20 ml of 28% aqueous ammonia were placed in a 50 ml autoclave, and the mixture was reacted for 24 hours at 100° C., and further for 5 hours at 125° C. (inner pressure: about 2 atms.). After completion of the reaction, the reaction product was allowed to cool to obtain crystals. The thus obtained crystals were then washed with water and dried to obtain 1.5 g of 2-amino-3-chloro-5-trifluoromethylpyridine having a melting point of 90° to 92° C.

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