Maleic Anhydride → 2-(3-Carboxy-acryloylamino)-4,5-dimethyl-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester

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A solution of 2-Amino-4,5-dimethyl-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (5.53 g, 27.8 mmol) in 25 mL of anhydrous ether was added dropwise to a solution of maleic anhydride (2.72 g, 27.8 mmol) in 25 mL of anhydrous ether. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 10 h. A yellow precipitate was formed. 2-(3-Carboxy-acryloylamino)-4,5-dimethyl-thiophene-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (5.96 g, 72% yield) was obtained as a yellow solid by filtration.

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