2-Methyl-2-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,3-dioxolane → 4-(2-Methyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)aniline

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To a solution of 2-methyl-2-(4-nitro-phenyl)-[1,3]dioxolane (100 mg, 0.48 mmol) in benzene (6 ml) was added iron powder (700 mg, 12.5 mmol) and 3 drops of water and then heated to reflux for 30 min. The reaction mixture was cooled, filtered and the filtrate was evaporated to give 4-(2-methyl-[1,3]-dioxolan-2-yl)-phenylamine (60 mg, 70%).

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