In 250 mL of RBF took (0.01 mole or 1.37 gm) anthranilic acid (2-amino benzoic acid) to that added 15 mL of acetic anhydride (excess) with porcelain chips. Reflux the solution at 35-40 ℃ for 50-55 min on heating mantle. TLC was done using EA: n-hexane (1:1) solvent system. Then removed the excess solvent (acetic anhydride) at low pressure using rotatory evaporator, To the remaining solid, added petroleum ether (40-60) to extract the 2-methyl-4H-3,1-benzoxazin-4-one. Repeated petroleum ether step to extract the entire product. After drying of petroleum-ether, the crystals of 2-methyl-4H-3, 1-benzoxazin-4-one was obtained and then it was recrystallized with ethanol8. M.P 80-82℃, Yield 79 %.