Anthranilic Acid → Bentranil

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 2-amino benzoic acid (10 mmol) in THF was added benzoyl chloride (2.8 g, 20 mmol) followed by pyridine (1.58 g, 20 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 1 h at room temperature. The 2-phenyl-benzo[d][1,3]oxazin-4-one formed was filtered and the residue was washed with water and dried in vacuum desiccator.

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