Formic Acid → 5,6-Dimethyl-1,2,4-triazolo[3,4-b]benzothiazole

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A solution of 12 milliliters of formic acid (97-100 percent) and 3.5 grams of 2-hydrazino-4,5-dimethylbenzothiazole was refluxed for 24 hours with stirring. The reaction mixture was then cooled to room temperature and poured into water. The 5,6-dimethyl-s-triazole(3,4-b)benzothiazole compound precipitated and was separated by filtration, 2.6 grams, m.p. 226-8° C.

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