Sulfuric Acid → HCID 20523213, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 20.9 g. (0.1 mole) of 2-acetyl-7-chloro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline in 100 ml. of concentrated sulfuric acid is treated with 10 g. (0.1 mole) of potassium nitrate dissolved in 150 ml. of concentrated sulfuric acid. The mixture is stirred for one hour, quenched on ice, made alkaline with ammonium hydroxide and filtered to yield 2-acetyl-7-chloro-6-nitro-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline.

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