Methanol → Methyl 3-aminobenzoate hydrochloride

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The title compound is prepared according to the method of Example 9 using 13.7 g (0.1 mole) of m-aminobenzoic acid, 250 ml of methanol, and 21.9 ml (0.29 mole) of thionyl chloride, except that the mixture is not heated. After concentration of reduced pressure, the product is shaken with diethyl ether, producing 18.7 g (0.10 mole) of crystalline solid. Structure is confirmed by NMR spectrum.

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