2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)sulfanyl]benzoic acid → 2-((2-Aminophenyl)thio)benzoic acid

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To a solution of 2-((2-nitrophenyl)thio)benzoic acid, prepared as described in the previous step, (43.3 g, 0.157 mol) in ethyl acetate (500 mL) was added Pd/C (8 g). The reaction solution was stirred at room temperature overnight under hydrogen gas atmosphere. The mixture was filtered and concentrated to provide the title compound.

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