Formamide → 7-bromo-3H,4H-pyrido(3,2-d)pyrimidin-4-one

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A solution of 3-amino-5-bromopicolinic acid (1.0 g, 4.6 mmol) in formamide (1.1 g, 25 mmol) was stirred at 150° C. for 4 h. After it was cooled to room temperature, the reaction mixture was poured into water (50 mL). A suspension was formed and filtered. The cake was washed with water and dried to give the desired product. MS (ESI): 226, 228 (MH+).

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