Nitric Acid → HCID 178494700, compound

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

4,6-Dihydroxy-2-methoxymethyl-nicotinic acid methyl ester (15.9 g, 74.75 mmol) is dissolved in AcOH (60 mL) and cooled to 0° C. in an ice bath. Nitric acid (70%, 4.73 mL) is added dropwise. The resulting solution is stirred at room temperature overnight. Water (200 mL) is added to the mixture and a white precipitate forms. The precipitate is collected and dried in a vacuum oven to afford the title compound as a white solid.

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