Water → 2-(3-Methylphenyl)-2-oxoethyl thiocyanate

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A solution of 2-bromo-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanone (3.03 g, 14.2 mmol) and potassium thiocyanate (1.45 g, 14.2 mmol) in ethanol (30 ml) was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. After cooling to room temperature, water (30 ml) was poured to the reaction mixture, and crystals were collected by filtration and washed with water to give 2.29 mg (84.2%) of the desired product as a solid.

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