S. Nomoto, Masaki Kozono, H. Mita
Oct 1, 2001
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Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Japan
Abstract
One-pot synthesis of 3-methylphthalimide was achieved from 1,2,3-trimethylbenzene. The starting compound was oxidized in two steps to produce methylphthalic acids. The o-isomer was converted into its anhydride, which was subjected to thermal reaction with urea to form 3-methylphthalimide. The product was identical with the reported oxidation product of sedimentary porphyrins.