Methylamine → 6-Chloro-N-methyl-1,3-benzothiazol-2-amine

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To a solution of 2,6-dichlorobenzo[d]thiazole (2 g, 10 mmol) in 10 mL THF was added 25% MeNH2 in water (3 mL) dropwise. After the addition complete, the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Filter off the product and washed with methanol. Drying in vacuo to yield 1.5 g of the desired compound. LC-MS: m/z 204.2 (M+H)+

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