Formic Acid → HCID 22053518, compound

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A solution of 1-(3-pyridyl)-homopiperazine (0.42 g, 2.4 mmol), formic acid (3.3 g, 71.7 mmol), formaldehyde (2.1 g, 37%) and water (10 ml) was stirred at reflux for 15 hours. The mixture was evaporated and sodium hydroxide (15 ml, 4 M) was added and the product was extracted two times with ethyl acetate (15 ml). The product was obtained as an oil. Yield 0.46 g, 100%.

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