N-Methylethylenediamine → HCID 69028482, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of methyl 3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate (3.0 g, 15.4 mmol) in N-methylethylene diamine (5 g, 68 mmol) was heated at reflux for 1.5 hour, at which point the solvent was removed at 130° C. under reduced pressure. The residue was then heated at 190° C. for 1.25 hour before being cooled on ice to give the title compound of Step A (75% pure) as a brown oil.

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