Benzocaine → HCID 20482520, compound

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A solution of 15 g. of 6-oxohexadecyl bromide and 15.6 g. of ethyl 4-aminobenzoate in 60 ml. of hexamethylphosphoramide is stirred at 120° C. for 18 hours, allowed to cool, and diluted with water. The mixture is filtered and the resulting solid is dissolved in methylene chloride. The solution is washed with diluted hydrochloric acid, dried, and evaporated to yield a brown solid. Crystallization from ethanol yields ethyl 4-(6-oxohexadecylamino)benzoate as a white solid.

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