Acetyl chloride → HCID 10539326, compound

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A solution of ethyl 5-hydroxy-1-methyl-1H-indole-2-carboxylate (2.2 g, 10.0 mmol) in 50 mL of tetrahydrofuran is treated dropwise with acetyl chloride (0.80 mL, 0.88 g, 11.3 mmol) followed by triethylamine (1.6 mL, 1.2 g, 11.5 mmol). The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, then diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers are washed with brine, dried (anhydrous magnesium sulfate), and evaporated. Recrystallization of the residue from ether-pentane gives 2.0 g (77%) of product; mp 87°-89° C.

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