Methylhydrazine → 2-(1-Methylhydrazino)benzoxazole

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Reaction Steps

To an ice cooled solution of 16.2 ml. of methylhydrazine in 100 ml. of dry ether is added 10.8 g. of 2-chlorobenzoxazole at a dropwise rate, keeping the temperature below 25° C. The mixture is stirred 30 min. in the ice bath and 2 hours at room temperature and then carefully evaporated. The residue is slurried with 200 ml. cold water, filtered, washed and dried to give 9.5 g. of 2-(1-methylhydrazine)benzoxazole, m.p. 128°-31°.

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