Reagent and reaction
conditions:
(i) EtOH, H2SO4, reflux 3 h, yield 78–90%;
(ii) EtOH, NH2NH2.H2O, reflux 3 h,
70–90%; (iii) S-methylisothioureaa sulfate,
NaOH, H2O, stirring, room temp (iv) fusion, 250 °C;
(v) fusion, 210 °C; (vi) EtOH, NaOH, reflux.