1-(Methanesulfonylmethyl)-4-nitrobenzene → 4-[(methylsulfonyl)methyl]aniline(SALTDATA: FREE)

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To a mixture of 1-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-4-nitrobenzene (1.5 g, 7 mmol) in EtOH (20 mL) and H2O (10 mL) was added iron (1.96 g, 35 mmol) and ammonium formate (4.41 g, 70 mmol). After heating at 90° C. for 2 h, it was diluted with EtOAc, washed with saturated NaHCO3, brine, dried and concentrated to give 4-(methylsulfonylmethyl)aniline (0.5 g).

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