Acetone → HCID 21329302, compound

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To a mixture of 1.1 g. (0.0036 mole) of the nitro product of Step C in 175 ml. of refluxing acetone, was added 400 mg. (0.0068 mole) of powdered potassium hydroxide. The mixture was stirred and heated for 15 minutes, 1 ml. of allyl bromide was added and reflux was continued for 1.5 hours. About 50 ml. of water was then added and the resulting solution was concentrated to about 75 ml. The product, 1.2 g. crystallized and melted at 152°-153° C.

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