Methanol → HCID 53868151, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a suspension of 21.2 g. (0.076 moles) of (4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)-4-methylphenyl sulfoxide in 80 ml. of methanol a solution of 22 g. (0.17 moles) of sodium sulfide of 60% purity in 25 ml. of water is added in one hour, under boiling. The reaction mixture is refluxed for 3 hours, and the progress of the reaction is monitored by thin layer chromatography. Thereafter 1 g. of celite is added to the reaction mixture, which is then filtered while hot. The filtrate is diluted with 50 ml. of water, and is slowly cooled to room temperature. The precipitate is filtered off, and the substance remaining on the filter is washed base-free with water. The product is then dried at 50° to 60° C. to yield 17 g. of the title compound, melting at 131° to 132° C.

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