Hydrochloric Acid → 1-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)thiourea

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A solution of 2,6-dichlorophenyl isothiocyanate (500 mg) and THF (5 ml) was added dropwise under argon within 20 minutes to a solution of ethylenediamine (3.68 g) and abs. THF (4 ml). After stirring for a further 30 min, the mixture was added to water, acidified with 10% HCl and extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The aqueous phase was made basic using saturated potassium carbonate solution, and extracted three times with ethyl acetate. The combined organic phases were dried over magnesium sulfate, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was co-evaporated twice with toluene. After drying in high vacuum, the desired product was obtained as a white solid (532 mg).

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