Aniline → 3-(chloromethyl)-N-phenylbenzamide

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To a stirred solution of aniline (0.4 mL, 4.30 mmol) in anhydrous CH2Cl2 (10 mL) was added 3-chloromethylbenzoyl chloride (360 mg, 1.90 mmol). The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature overnight. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. Purification of the residue on strong acid ion exchange resin column (elution with methanol) afforded the title compound (400 mg, 86%) as a white solid.

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