Methylamine → HCID 19975962, compound

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5.3 g (17.0 mmol) 5-(bromomethyl)-2-(2-cyanophenyl)benzofuran (prepared according to EP 434 249) were dissolved in 100 ml THF, and 25 ml of a 40% aqueous solution of methylamine were added via a dropping funnel. The mixture was stirred at room temperature over night. 2×15 ml of the solution of methylamine were added, and the mixture was stirred for additional 5 h in each case. The work-up and the isolation of the title compound was carried out as described in Step A of the preceding example to give a colorless powder after crystallization of the remaining oil upon stirring with t-butylmethylether, m.p. 180° C.

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