Diaminomaleonitrile → HCID 178510651, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 4.0 g of n-hexyl 3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenylglyoxylate and 1.5 g of diaminomaleonitrile in 35 ml of ethanol is heated to boiling under reflux for 24 hours. The alcohol is then distilled , the residue is dissolved in ether, washed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and evaporated. There is obtained 6-hydroxy-5-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-2,3-pyrazinedicarbonitrile of m.p. >300° (from ether/methylene chloride).

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