Abstract
A new synthesis for 1-aminohydantoin and nitrofurantoin is described. Derivatives of 1-aminohydantoin were prepared by condensation of semicarbazones with ethyl monochloroacetate in presence of sodium alkoxide in dry ethanol. The nature of this reaction is discussed and semicarbazones were shown to react as nucleophilic anions.

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