4-Nitrobenzyl chloride → HCID 178526642, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2.2 grams (0.055 mole) of sodium hydroxide in 7 ml of water and 20 ml of ethanol was stirred and 4.0 grams (0.027 mole) of 5-amino-1,2,4-dithiazol-3-thione was added portionwise. After all of the 5-amino intermediate was in solution, 4.7 grams (0.027 mole) of 4-nitrophenylmethyl chloride was added dropwise. Upon completion of addition the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to a residue. The residue was dissolved in 20 ml of water then extracted with two 25 ml portions of diethyl ether. The aqueous layer was acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid to yield a gummy solid. The solid was extracted from the aqueous layer with two 25 ml portions of ethyl acetate. The combined extracts were dried with sodium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to yield a gummy solid. The solid was dissolved in methylene chloride and filtered to remove a small amount of insoluble material. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to yield 2.8 grams of 3-(4-nitrophenylmethylthio)-5-mercapto-1,2,4-thiadiazole as a solid. The nmr spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

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