Ethanolamine → HC Yellow no. 14

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A solution of 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile (10.13 g) and ethanolamine (3.52 ml) in a mixture of ethanol (150 ml) and tetrahydrofuran (50 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Ethanolamine (3.35 ml) was added and the mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. Then, ethanolamine (3.35 ml) was added, and the mixture was stirred at the same temperature for 1 hour. After completion of the reaction, the solvent was evaporated and the obtained solid was washed with isopropanoyl, collected by filtration, and dried under reduced pressure to give the title compound (7.25 g).

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