2-Chloropyridin-4-amine → 2-(Methylsulfanyl)pyridin-4-amine

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Sodium thiomethoxide (140 mg, 1.98 mmol) was added to a solution of 2-chloropyridin-4-amine (150 mg, 1.17 mmol) in NMP (0.65 mL) in a pressure vessel. The vessel was sealed and heated in a microwave to 200° C. for 800 sec. Purification by silica flash chromatography eluting with 8% MeOH/DCM afforded 2-(methylthio)pyridin-4-amine (435 mg, 50% yield). LC/MS (m/z): 140.9 (MH+), Rt 0.59 minutes.

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