Methylamine → HCID 178472134, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 7.0 gm. (0.22 mole) of methylamine dissolved in 50 ml. of absolute ethanol at ice-bath temperature is added 41.4 gm. (0.207 mole) of ethyl ethoxycarbonylacetimidate hydrochloride. The reaction mixture is allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for 5 hours. The solvent is removed and a mixture of acetone-ether is added to induce crystallization. 36.8 Gm. of crystalline product is collected as the hydrochloride salt.

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