Acetic Acid → 2-Methyl-6-ureidobenzyl alcohol

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A solution of potassium cyanate (1.62 g) in water (5 ml) was dded dropwise to a mixture of 2-amino-6-methylbenzyl alcohol (1.37 g), water (5 ml), and acetic acid (6 ml) at room temperature. After being stirred for 2.5 hours, the resulting precipitates were collected by filtration, washed with water, and dried to give 6-methyl-2-ureidobenzyl alcohol (1.33 g).

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