Methyl 3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate → methyl 3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate

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A solution of methyl 3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (Reference Example 27, 24.6 g, 98.9 mmol) in ethanol (1500 mL) was sparged in a Parr bottle with nitrogen for 10 min. After this time, 10 wt % Pd/C (5.0 g, 5.0 mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was subjected to 40 psi of hydrogen on Parr shaker at room temperature for 1 h. After this time, the reaction mixture was filtered through a pad of celite and concentrated under reduced pressure to provide Methyl 3-amino-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzoate (20.6 g, 95%) as a light purple oil.

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