Phthalic Anhydride → HCID 21318678, compound

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Reaction Steps

A mixture containing one gram of 4-amino-4-(2-thienyl)butyric acid and 0.8 g. of phthalic anhydride in 25 ml. of xylene containing 0.55 g. of triethylamine is heated to reflux the water is removed by azeotroping. After 1.5 hours the mixture is cooled and stirred overnight at room temperature. It is then evaporated to dryness to afford the title compound as a glassy material.

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