Sodium Hydroxide → 6-Amino-3-bromo-2-methylbenzonitrile

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A stirred solution of 8.3 grams (0.063 mole) of 2-amino-6-methylbenzonitrile in 125 mL of N,N-dimethylformamide was cooled in an ice bath, and a solution of 11.2 grams (0.063 mole) of N-bromosuccinimide in 125 mL of N,N-dimethylformamide was added dropwise during a 30 minute period, while maintaining the reaction mixture temperature at about 15°-25° C. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for about 20 hours. After this time, the reaction mixture was poured into 1 liter of aqueous 3N sodium hydroxide. The mixture was then diluted to a volume of about 1700 mL with distilled water. A solid precipitate was collected by filtration and dried under reduced pressure, yielding 12.3 grams of 2-amino-5-bromo-6-methylbenzonitrile, mp 111°-113° C. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

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