Triethylamine → 2-Amino-3-cyano-4-methyl-5-(trimethylsilylethynyl)pyridine

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 5.1 grams (0.020 mole) of 2-amino-3-cyano-5-iodo-4-methylpyridine (prepared as in Step E of Example 9) and 4.2 mL (0.030 mole) of trimethylsilylacetylene in 40 mL of acetonitrile is stirred, and 10.5 mL (0.078 mole) of triethylamine, 0.1 gram of copper(I) iodide, and 0.3 gram of bis(triphenyl-phosphine)palladium(11) chloride are added in order. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture is stirred at ambient temperature for about 20 hours and then is warmed to 70° C., where it stirred for about 7.5 hours. The reaction is monitored by thin layer chromatography. Upon completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture is concentrated under reduced pressure to a residue. The residue is dissolved in ethyl acetate, and the solution is washed with 50 mL of aqueous dilute hydrochloric acid. The organic layer is dried with magnesium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate is concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 2-amino-3-cyano-4-methyl-5-(trimethylsilylethynyl)pyridine.

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