2-Acetamido-5-methoxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid → 2-Amino-4-nitro-5-methoxybenzoic Acid

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A solution of 2-acetamido-5-methoxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid (21.6 g, 85 mmol) in water (76 ml) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (30.5 ml) was heated at reflux for 3 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., the resulting solid was collected by filtration, washed with water and dried under vacuum to give 2-amino-5-methoxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid (I 6.6 g, 92%).

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