Phenacetin was widely used as an analgesic before it was removed from the market in 1983 on

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Phenacetin was widely used as an analgesic before it was removed from the market in 1983 on suspicion of being a carcinogen. It was widely replaced with acetaminophen (Tylenol), which is very similar in structure but is not carcinogenic. Starting with benzene and using any other reagents of your choice, outline a synthesis of phenacetin.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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