N-(3-bromophenyl)-2-methylpropanamide

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: Prepare a solution of 260 ml. of 30-33% oleum and 20 g. of 90% nitric acid. Cool the solution to 0° and add in small portion 60.5 g. of metabromo isobutyranilide. Maintain the reaction at 0°-5° C. for an additional 30 minutes with agitation. Isolate the product by the procedure described in Example 1 to obtain 3'-bromo-4'-nitro-isobutyranilide. Prepare a solution of 260 ml Cool the solution to 0° add in small portion 60.5 g Maintain the reaction at 0°-5° C. for an additional 30 minutes with agitation Isolate the product by the procedure