Pentyl nitrite → HCID 86739777, compound

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Reaction Steps

A cooled (0° C.) mixture of 5-amino-2-[4-aminobutyl]-3-methylpyridine (0.86 g) and fluoroboric acid (5 ml) in ethanol (30 ml) was reacted with amyl nitrite (3 ml) over 15 minutes and then stirred for a further 15 minutes, diluted with diethyl ether at 0° C. to give 5-diazo-2-(4-aminobutyl)-3-methylpyridine fluoroborate (1.88 g) m.p. 80°-120° C. (dec).

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