Potassium Carbonate → 6-Chloro-2-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yloxy)benzaldehyde

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

Under a nitrogen atmosphere a solution of 2.0 grams (0.013 mole) of 6-chlorosalicylaldehyde in 10 mL of dimethylformamide was stirred, and 1.94 grams (0.0141 mole) of potassium carbonate was added. The reaction mixture was then stirred for 10 minutes, and a solution of 2.6 grams (0.013 mole) of 4,6-dimethoxy-2-methylsulfonylpyrimidine (prepared in Steps A-C) in 15 mL of dimethylformamide was added dropwise during a 10 minute period. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was warmed to 60° C. where it was stirred for 18 hours. The reaction mixture was poured into 150 mL of water, cooled, and the pH was adjusted to 12 with aqueous 50% sodium hydroxide, with stirring. The mixture was stirred for 15 minutes, and the resultant solid was collected by filtration to yield 1.62 grams of 6-chloro-2-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yloxy)benzaldehyde. The nmr spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure. The reaction was repeated several times.

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