Hydrogen Peroxide → HCID 136105219, compound

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To a mechanically stirred suspension of N-(2-cyano-5-methylphenyl)-2-methoxybenzamide (180 g, 0.67 mol) in 1.8 L ethanol under an N2 atmosphere was added 6 N sodium hydroxide solution (310 g in 1.25 L water). To the above mixture, 30% hydrogen peroxide (350 mL, 3.64 mol) was slowly added. The solution was then slowly heated to 80° C. and maintained at this temperature for 4 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to remove ethanol, giving a suspension, which was quenched with ice-cold water (1.8 L) and acidified with acetic acid to pH 5-6 to give a solid residue. The solid was filtered and washed with water, then dissolved in 5.5 L CH2Cl2 and washed with water (2×18 L). The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to give a light yellow solid (100 g, 54%). mp 165-170° C.

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