Isoamyl Nitrite → Methyl 3-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-isothiazolecarboxylate

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A solution of 4.5 g. of methyl 3-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4-amino-5-isothiazolecarboxylate and 5.1 g. of isoamyl nitrite in 50 ml. of tetrahydrofuran was heated to reflux for one-half hour. The reaction mixture then was cooled, and the solvent was removed by evaporation under reduced pressure to provide a solid product which was crystallized from ethanol and water to give 2.8 g. (66% yield) of methyl 3-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-isothiazolecarboxylate. M.P. 82°-83° C.

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