Isobutyryl chloride → 6,7-dimethoxy-2-isobutyrylnaphthalene

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The solution of 2,3-dimethoxynaphthalene (16.5 g ), isobutyroylchloride (12.5 g) and aluminum chloride (15.7 g) in methylene chloride (200 ml) was stirred at ambient temperature overnight. The solution was then washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate and water, dried with sodium sulfate and evaporated. Finally the crude product was triturated with ether. Yield: 13.5 g, melting point 103-105° C.

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