Acetic Acid → Adn 138

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A solution of ethyl 2-(8-chloro-6-cyano-2,3-dihydro-5-oxopyrrolo[1,2,3-de]-1,4-benzoxazine-6-yl)-2-cyanoacetate (1 g) in sulfuric acid (0.5 ml)-acetic acid (10 ml) was heated under reflux for 2 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into ice water, and the resulting precipitate was collected by filtration. Recrystallization from acetic acid afforded colorless crystals (0.48 g, 57%), mp 271° C.

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