Methane → 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-(propan-2-yl)pyridin-4(1H)-one

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1-Isopropyl-3-hydroxy-2-methylpyrid-4-one was prepared by refluxing 3-hydroxy-2-methylpyrid-4-one (Maltol) (10.0 g) with 3 equivalents of isopropylamine (99%) in 200 ml of water for 8 hours. Decolorizing charcoal was added after refluxing and the mixture was stirred for 0.5 hours. The mixture was then filtered through a medium frit filter containing 0.5 inches of Celite. The filtered solution was then concentrated in vacuo (rotary evaporator) to remove the water and excess amine, leaving a dark thick oil. The oil was then dissolved in minimal amounts of hot acetone and filtered (repeatedly) through a medium frit filter. Brownish crystals (product) remained on the frit and these were then washed (3X) with 1 ml portions of hot acetone to obtain white crystals. m.p. 239°-242 ° C.

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