Pyridine → HCID 12266212, compound

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

64 g (0.3 mol) of 4-methylphenacyl bromide in 80 ml acetone were initially taken and heated to 60° C. 24 g (0.3 mol) of pyridine were then slowly added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred for a further hour at 60° C. and cooled to room temperature. The precipitated solid was filtered off and washed with acetone. After drying, 82.5 g (corresponding to a yield of 94%) of the title compound were obtained in the form of a yellow powder. The purity of the product was more than 99%.

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