Methylamine → 5-chloro-N-methyl-1-phenylpyrazole-4-carboxamide

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A solution of 3.5 g of 5-chloro-1-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester and 20 ml of 40% aqueous methylamine in 20 ml DMF was stirred at room temperature for about 45 hours. Thin layer chromatography showed mostly starting material so an additional 10 ml of 40% aqueous methylamine was added to the reaction mixture which was stirred for an additional 5 days. The reaction mixture was poured into ice water and the precipitated solid was collected by filtration. After drying, the solid was recrystallized from toluene to afford 2.3 g of 5-chloro-1-phenyl-N-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide. Yield 70%. mp=182°-183° C.

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