Chlorosulfonic acid → HCID 19068779, compound

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40.0 g (0.137 mol) of 3-chloro-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-5-trifluoromethylpyridine (see above for preparation) were added in portions to 75 ml of chlorosulfonic acid while stirring and cooling in ice. After the addition was complete, the mixture was stirred at 130° C. for four hours. The cooled mixture was cautiously poured into ice-water which was then extracted three times with methylene chloride. The combined organic phases were dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated. Yield: 45.0 g (84%) of a dark oil.

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