Methanol → Methyl 2-chloro-6-methoxyisonicotinate

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Mix commercially available 2-chloro-6-methoxy-isonicotinic acid (17 g, 90.6 mmol), concentrated sulfuric acid (0.85 mL) in methanol (150 mL) and reflux overnight. Cool the mixture to room temperature, filter and dry the solid under vacuum to give the title compound (15.5 g). Concentrate filtrate and dilute with ethyl acetate (150 mL). Wash with sodium bicarbonate solution, water, dry (sodium sulfate) and concentrate to give additional title compound (1.7 g) (17.2 g, 93% combined yield).

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