Salicylic Acid → HCID 178436829, compound

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Reaction Steps

10 g. of 3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido(1,2-a)pyrimidine are dissolved in 100 ml. of acetone with heating and a solution of 7 g. of salicylic acid in 100 ml. of acetone is added. The reaction mixture is brought to a boil, then cooled. The precipitated crystals are filtered off, washed with acetone and dried. 11.5 g. (67.6%) of 3-ethyl-2,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyrido(1,2-a)pyrimidinium salicylate are obtained, melting at 126° to 128° C. after recrystallization from ethanol.

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