Methyl iodide → Benzyl 3-bromo-5-cyanophenyl(methyl)carbamate

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To a stirring solution of 773 mg (2.33 mmol) of benzyl 3-bromo-5-cyanophenylcarbamate in 10 mL of THF at 0° C. was added 231 mg of NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil). After 1 h, 300 μL (4.82 mmol) of methyl iodide was added, the ice bath was removed, and the red mixture was stirred at r.t. with the light off. After 17 h, saturated NH4Cl, H2O, and EtOAc were added and the layers separated. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried over Na2SO4, filtered, and concentrated. Purification by flash silica gel chromatography (5% EtOAc/hexanes) provided 195 mg of benzyl 3-bromo-5-cyanophenyl(methyl)carbamate in 24% yield.

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