2-Methoxy-5-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyridine → 4-(6-Methoxypyridin-3-yl)aniline

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A mixture of 2-methoxy-5-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyridine (as prepared in the previous step, 102 mg, 0.443 mmol) and 5% Pd—C (80 mg) was stirred under 1 atm H2 in 4 mL of EtOH for 4 h and then filtered through Celite and concentrated in vacuo to afford 73 mg (82%) of the title compound. Mass spectrum (ESI, m/z): Calcd. for C12H12N2O, 201.0 (M+H), found 201.3.

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