Aniline → Ethyl 8-methoxy-4-(phenylamino)quinoline-3-carboxylate

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To a solution of 6.0 g (22.5 mmoles) of ethyl 4-chloro-8-methoxy-3-quinolinecarboxylate in 80 ml of tetrahydrofuran was added 2.3 g (24.8 mmoles) of aniline in 60 ml of tetrahydrofuran. The solution was briefly warmed and after standing for 10 minutes, a yellow solid began to precipitate. The mixture was kept at room temperature for 18 hours. The solvent was rotary evaporated. The residue dissolved in 200 ml of methanol and the pH made slightly basic (pH 8) with sodium bicarbonate. Water (700 ml) was added and an oil formed which solidified and after standing, additional solid crystallized. The solid was filtered and air-dried to give 6.9 g (95%) of crude material. The solid was dissolved in 300 ml of hot isooctane and the solution was charcoaled and filtered. The volume of the filtrate was reduced to 150 ml. Upon cooling, pale yellow needles separated; 6.5 g (89%); m.p. 120°-121° C.

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