Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 76608782, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 5-Methoxy-4-methyl-indan-1-one (3.1 g) in MeOH at 40° C. was added n-butylnitrite (2.5 mL) followed by concentrated HCl (2.3 ml). The solution was stirred for 30 min during which time a precipitate was formed. The precipitate was collected and dried to yield the crude product as a white solid.

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