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[*] posted on 17-11-2012 at 12:55
Methyl m-Aminobenzoate

Can someone please verify this synthesis for me please?

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We begin with a Fischer esterification of methanol and benzoic acid to form methyl benzoate, before a nitration on the meta position, and then reduction of the nitro group to an amine with Zn/NH4Cl in acetone.

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[*] posted on 17-11-2012 at 13:20


yeah it should work check orgsyn for more details though
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