Phosgene → 5-Trifluoromethylbenzothiazol-2-yl isocyanate

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Reaction Steps

A saturated solution of phosgene in ethyl acetate (200 ml) is charged into a glass reaction vessel equipped with a mechanical stirrer, thermometer and reflux condenser. 2-Amino-5-trifluoromethylbenzothiazole (0.1 mole) is added with stirring. After the addition is completed, the reaction mixture is heated at reflux for a period of about 1 hour. After this time the mixture is cooled, and the solid product formed is recovered by filtration. The solid is then dried to yield the desired product 5-trifluoromethylbenzothiazol-2-yl isocyanate dimer.

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