Reaction detail

2-Aminonicotinaldehyde (2.44 g, 20 mmol) and 2,6-difluoroacetophenone (3.28 g, 21 mmol) are dissolved in 20 ml of MeOH. The mixture is treated dropwise with 3 ml of 40% KOH and, after the exothermic reaction has subsided, it is poured onto water and the residue which is deposited is filtered off with suction. 3.8 g (79% yield) of the desired product are obtained. M.p. 100°-103° C.

1. customafter the exothermic reaction
2. additionit is poured onto water
3. filtrationthe residue which is deposited is filtered off with suction