Thionyl Chloride → Benzenamine, N-(3-chloropropyl)-2-nitro-

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Reaction Steps

To a stirred mixture of 39:2 parts of 3-(2-nitrophenyl)amino-1-propanol and 225 parts of trichloromethane are added dropwise 35.7 parts of sulfinyl chloride (exothermic reaction: the temperature rises to 45° C.). Upon completion, stirring is continued for 6 hours at reflux temperature. The reaction mixture is evaporated, yielding 43 parts (100%) of N-(3-chloropropyl)-2-nitrobenzenamine as a residue.

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