4-Methylbenzaldehyde → HCID 19475, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 4-methylbenzaldehyde (5 g), hydroxylamine hydrochloride (4.34 g) and sodium acetate (6.23 g) in ethanol and water was stirred for one hour at room temperature. After the reaction solution was diluted with t-butylmethylether, the solution was washed with water and saturated brine. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure to obtain 4-methylbenzaldehyde oxime (5 g).

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