Sulfuric Acid → 2-(4-Carbamylphenyl)oxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

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A solution of 600 mg. of 2-(4-cyanophenyl)oxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine in 8 ml. of concentrated sulfuric acid was allowed to stand at room temperature for 16 hours. The solution was poured onto ice and the white precipitate was collected on a filter to give 2-(4-carbamylphenyl)oxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine, m.p. 315° C. (dec.).

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