Pyridine → 2-(Acetoxyacetylamino)-6-methoxybenzamide

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To a solution of 2-amino-6-methoxybenzamide (1.7 g) in methylene chloride (20 ml) is added pyridine (1.6 ml), and thereto is added dropwise acetoxyacetyl chloride (1.1 ml) which is cooled in an ice bath. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 2 hours, and thereafter, the solvent is distilled off under reduced pressure. The resulting crude crystals are washed with water and then are recrystallized from ethanol to give the title compound (2.1 g) having the following physical properties.

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