Sodium Hydroxide → 3-(Aminosulfonyl)-4-fluorobenzoic acid

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Reaction Steps

A suspension of 2-fluoro-5-methylbenzenesulphonamide (5.3 mmol), obtained according to the process described in Step A of Example 1 starting from 2-fluoro-5-methylaniline, in water (50 mL) is heated at 70° C. and then NaOH 10% w/v is added dropwise until the compound has completely dissolved. Potassium permanganate (3 g) is added in small portions. After stirring for 4 hours, the suspension is discharged by filtration in the hot state and the filtrate is brought to pH 1 by adding 12N HCl. The precipitate obtained is collected by filtration, washed with water and dried to yield the title product in the form of a white solid.

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