Ammonium formate → Methyl 3-amino-2-chlorobenzoate

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To a solution of methyl 2-chloro-3-nitrobenzoate (2.1 g, 9.7 mmol) in methanol (100 mL) and THF (20 mL) was added zinc powder (1.9 g, 29 mmol), ammonium formate (3.1 g, 49 mmol), and a few drops of acetic acid. The mixture was allowed to stir at RT for 18 hours. Most of the volatiles were removed under reduced pressure. The residue was redissolved in EtOAc (200 mL), washed with brine, concentrated and purified by MPLC to provide methyl 3-amino-2-chlorobenzoate.

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