Diazomethane → Methyl 2-bromo-4-methylpentanoate

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To a solution of 2-bromo-4-methylpentanoic acid (9.86 mmol, 1.31 g) in CH2Cl2 (100 mL), was added slowly a solution of diazomethane until no bubbles appears. The mixture was stirred at r.t. for 0.25 h. The volatiles were removed under reduced pressure to leave a yellow liquid. The crude methyl ester was used without further purification.

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