Synthesis
A solution of 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzonitrile and methylamine was mixed and stirred in tetrahydrofuran, then concentrated and suspended in diethyl ether for filtration to obtain the crude product 4-methylamino-3-nitro-benzonitrile.
References
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