HCID 15551922, compound → 4-(2-Methylsulfonylphenyl)aniline

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A solution of 17.0 g (61.3 mmol) of 2-methanesulfonyl-4′-nitrobiphenyl in 170 ml of THF is treated with 3.5 g of THF-moist Raney nickel and hydrogenated at room temperature and normal pressure until the completion of hydrogen absorption (18 hours). The catalyst is filtered off and the filtrate is evaporated. A colourless solid is obtained; FAB 248

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