Pyridine → HCID 16044401, compound

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To a solution of 8.2 gm. of o-aminophenol in 70 cc. of dry pyridine is added a solution of p-ethylbenzoyl chloride (prepared from 10 gm. of p-ethylbenzoic acid and thionyl chloride) in 20 cc. of benzene. An exothermic reaction occurs and the reaction mixture is stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The mixture is concentrated in vacuo and taken up between a 1:1 mixture of benzene and ether and 2.5 N hydrochloric acid. The organic layer is washed with saturated sodium bicarboxate, water, then dried and concentrated. Recrystallization from benzene-hexane gives 4-ethyl-2'-hydroxybenzanilide, m.p. 103°-105° C.

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