Maleic Anhydride → (Z)-4-(2-methoxypyridine-4-carboamido)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid

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To a solution of 2-methoxypyridine-4-carbohydrazide 8 (167 mg, 1.0 mmol) in 10 mL of THF was added maleic anhydride (110 mg, 1.1 mmol). The mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 2 h. After removal of the solvent, the residue was diluted with 10 mL of dichloromethane. The solid was collected by filtration to give (Z)-4-(2-methoxypyridine-4-carboamido)-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid 9 as a solid. Yield: 190 mg, 71%.

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