Methyl Salicylate → N-Methylsalicylamide

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Reaction Steps

A solution of methyl salicylate (5.16 mL, 40 mmol) in methanol (10 mL) was added dropwise to aqueous 40% methylamine (18.1 mL, 210 mmol) at 0° C. After addition was complete the reaction mixture was kept on stirring at room temperature overnight. The volatiles were removed in vacuo to give the subtitled compound (5.48 g).

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