6-bromo-7-methyl-8-nitroquinazolin-4(3H)-one → 8-amino-7-methylquinazolin-4(3H)-one

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6-Bromo-7-methyl-8-nitroquinazolin-4(3H)-one (4.8 g, 17 mmol) was suspended in EtOH (500 ml) and degassed using a vacuum line. The mixture was then evacuated with nitrogen and 10% Pd/C (1.4 g) was added under a positive flow of nitrogen. The reaction was then placed under a hydrogen atmosphere with a large balloon while stirring. After 4 days, the reaction was filtered through a pad of celite. The filtrate was reduced under vacuum and the residue was triturated with ether to give 8-amino-7-methylquinazolin-4(3H)-one as an off white solid. MS Found: (ESI pos. ion) m/z 176 (M+H+).

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