Methyl iodide → HCID 178501284, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of trans-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid (5.0 mmol, 721 mg), K2CO3 (15.0 mmol, 2.07 g) in DMF (17 mL) is added iodomethane (6.0 mmol, 0.374 mL). After stirring for 2 h, the mixture is diluted with EtOAc. The mixture is washed with H2O and brine, dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated. The residue is used to next reaction without further purification (643 mg, 81%); ESI-MS m/z: 159 [M+1]+, Retention time 1.34 min. (condition A).

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