4-[2-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-vinyl]-1-nitro-benzene → 4-[2-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethyl]aniline

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A solution of 5.0 g (19.2 mmol) 4-[2-(4-chloro-phenyl)-vinyl]-1-nitro-benzene in 100 ml ethyl acetate is treated with 200 mg of platinum 5% on charcoal. Hydrogenation is performed at room temperature and normal pressure overnight. The catalyst is filtered off and the filtrate evaporated to yield 3.17 g (71%) of a slightly yellow solid. MS: m/e=231.9 (M++H).

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