Reaction #93829

Reaction equation

aniline hydrochloride

hydrochloric acid

sodium nitrite

→

benzenediazonium chloride

Solvents

water

water

Conditions

Workup

1. 1
   workup.ADDITIONAfter addition the solution

Procedure

A solution of benzenediazonium chloride was prepared as follows: To an ice cold (about 5° C.) solution of aniline hydrochloride (3.24 g., 25 mmoles) in water (10 ml.) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (2.1 ml., 25 mmoles) was added dropwise with stirring a solution of sodium nitrite (1.9 g., 27.5 mmoles) in water (10 ml.). After addition the solution was stirred in the cold for an additional 15 minutes.

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