2-Bromo-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione → 2-Methylthio-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione

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To the solution of 0.7 gram (2.5 mmoles) of 2-bromo-naphtho[2,3-b]furan-4,9-dione in 20 mL of tetrahydrofuran at room temperature, 0.4 grams (5.0 mmoles) of MeSNa in 5 mL of water was added dropwise over 1 minute. The mixture was further stirred for 2 hours at room temperature, and then evaporated to remove tetrahydrofuran. To the residue, 20 mL of 1 N hydrochloric acid was added, and the resulting mixture was filtered. The solid was washed with water, and then crystallized in ethanol/water. Pure crystal product was filtered and dried under vacuum. 0.55 grams of product (yield 90%) was obtained and characterized by 1H NMR and mass spectrum. 1H NMR (in CDCl3) δ 2.66 (s, 3H), 6.79 (s, 1H), 7.75-7.79 (m, 2H), 8.18-8.25 (m, 2H). Mass (M+H) is 245.

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