4-Aminophenol → 4-Ethoxyaniline

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Reaction Steps

In accordance with the process of Example 1, 150 ml of dimethyl sulfoxide, 19.4 g (0.3 mole) of ethyl chloride, 8.8 g (0.22 mole) of sodium hydroxide and 21.8 g (0.22 mole) of p-hydroxyaniline were charged in the autoclave and the reaction was carried out at 80° C. for 5 hours with stirring to obtain 24.7 g of p-ethoxyaniline having a boiling point of 123.5° to 124.5° C./10 mmHg. (yield: 90.1%).

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