Methanol → 4-Methoxy-6-methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)pyrimidine

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 11.5 g of sodium in 100 ml of methanol is added to a suspension of 76.5 g of 4-chloro-6-methyl-2-p-tolylpyrimidine in 200 ml of methanol. The reaction mixture is refluxed for 2 hours and poured into water. The precipitate is filtered with suction, washed with water and dried, affording 72.9 g (97% of theory) of 4-methoxy-6-methyl-2-p-tolylpyrimidine with a melting point of 66°-67° C.

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