Phosphorus oxychloride → 2-chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzonitrile

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A mixture of 31.8 gm. (0.129 mole) of 2-chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzamide and 50 ml. of phosphorous oxychloride is heated under reflux for 1 hour. The excess phosphorous oxychloride is removed by distillation under reduced pressure. To the residue is cautiously added ice water. The light yellow-green solid is removed by filtration and washed with water. There is obtained 28.0 g. (95%) of material melting at 139°-41°.

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