Thionyl Chloride → HCID 14368440, compound

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To a solution of 3-(2-hydroxymethylbenzyloxy)-2-nitropyridine (4.09 g) in dichloromethane (40 ml) was added thionyl chloride (0.24 ml) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give 3-(2-chloromethylbenzyloxy)-2-nitropyridine (4.10 g).

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