Acetic Anhydride → HCID 19010354, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 33.2 g of methyl 2-(4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)-6-methylnicotinate in 350 mL of acetic anhydride is stirred and heated at reflux for 4 hours. The solution is concentrated in vacuo, and the residue is triturated with 2:1 hexane-ether to give the desired product as a white solid.

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