Formamide → Pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ol

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A mixture of 6.5 g of 3-amino-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid in 9 g of formamide was heated in an oil bath while stirring. The temperature was increased from 130° C. to 180° C. over a two hour period, then the mixture was allowed to cool. The mixture was then diluted with water. The solids were collected and washed with fresh water, then dried. Yield 4.6 g. M.P. 346-347° C.

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