Methyl 6-Amino-2-naphthoate → Methyl 6-amino-5-bromo-2-naphthoate

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To a solution of methyl 6-amino-2-naphthoate (0.5 g) in THF (10 ml) was added pyridinium tribromide (0.87 g). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 1 h after which it was then filtered through a pad of SiO2 and washed with hexane. The organic washings were evaporated to dryness and the residue was purified by flash chromatography eluting with hexane to afford the titled compound.

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