Boron trifluoride → Methyl 6-hydroxyquinoline-5-carboxylate

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6-Hydroxy-5-quinolinecarboxylic acid [as reported by Da Re, P. et al. in Ann. Chem. (Rome) 1970, 60(3), 215-24 (C.A. 73, 25338m)] is reacted with methanolic boron trifluoride solution for several hours. The resulting mixture is added to an aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate to give finally a basic solution. The solution is extracted with chloroform. The chloroform extract is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and concentrated and the residue is crystallized from a suitable solvent.

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