J. Richey, A. L. Caskey, J. BeMiller
Dec 1, 1976
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Agricultural and biological chemistry
Abstract
Synthesis of 6-methoxy-2-benzoxazolinone (MBOA) has been accomplished with a significantly improved yield by condensation of excess 2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenylammonium chloride with urea in 1,3-butanediol solvent. The condensation occurs readily even in 50-mg or 100-mg batches enabling a convenient preparation of [14C] MBOA.