Water → Ar,ar-dinitrobenzenamine

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To a solution of N-(2,3-dinitrophenyl)acetamide (3.0 g) in methanol (200 mL) was added sodium methoxide (72 mg). The stirred solution was heated at reflux for 3 hours. Water was added to the solution (300 mL) and the yellow solid precipitate was collected and dried to give the desired product (2.27 g, 93%). Chemical Formula: C6H5N3O4 Molecular Weight: 183.12; MS (ES) m/z 184

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