Isopropyl iodide → HCID 15914138, compound

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A mixture of 4-mercaptopyridine (555 mg, 5 mmoles) and isopropyl iodide (0.50 ml) in ethanol (5 ml) was heated under reflux for 4 hours and then evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in a small amount of water, made alkaline with aqueous sodium hydroxide and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with a small amount of water, dried and evaporated under reduced pressure to give the product as an oil. Yield, 670 mg (88%).

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