Methyl iodide → HCID 19867845, compound

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To a solution of 5.28 g (0.017 mole) of 4,5-dimethoxy-N,N-dimethyl-2-(phenylethynyl) benzeneethanamine in 20 ml of ethanol was added 1.43 ml (0.023 mole) of methyl iodide. The solid was collected and recrystallized successively from ethanol and methanol to afford 4.5 g of white crystalline 4,5-dimethoxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-(phenylethynyl) benzeneethanaminium iodide hydrate (2:2:1), mp 134°-150° C., yield 58%.

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