Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 178517140, compound

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To a 2 L flask were added 280.0 g of oxalic acid dihydrate (2.221 moles) and then 1 L of distilled water. Then the mixture was heated to 90° C. After complete dissolution of oxalic acid, 400 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid was added, followed by addition of 220.0 g of o-phenylenediamine (2.034 moles). The temperature was maintained at 90° C. for 30 minutes with continuous stirring. Off-white crystals were formed. After cooling to room temperature, the off-white crystals were collected by filtration, washed first with water, then with methanol and dried under reduced pressure to give 315.8 g (96%) of off-white needles: mp>350° C.

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