Urea → 5-(4-Phenoxyphenyl)-1,3-diazinane-2,4,6-trione

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Reaction Steps

A solution of sodium ethoxide (0.27 g) in 3 ml of anhydrous ethanol is added with 0.657 g of ethyl (4'-phenoxyphenyl)acetate dissolved in 5 ml of ethanol, then with urea (0.18 g). The reaction mixture is refluxed for 2 hours 30 minutes, then it is cooled to room temperature and the suspended solid is filtered. The solid is redissolved in 8 ml of water and the solution is acidified with 1 N hydrochloric acid. The solid which separates is recovered by filtration to give 0. 165 g of the product, m.p. >240° C.

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