Acetic Acid → 4-Methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid

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A mixed solution of 2-nitro-4-methylbenzonitrile (15.8 g) in a mixture of 65% sulfuric acid and acetic acid (150 ml) was heated under reflux for 17 hours. After concentration, the residue was poured into ice-water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to dryness. Recrystallization of crystals from ether-hexane afforded colorless crystals (16.5 g, 94%), m.p. 156°-157° C.

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