5-Methoxy-6-methyl-1H-indene-3-carbonitrile → 6-Methoxy-5-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indene-1-carbonitrile

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Under a nitrogen atmosphere, 0.1 gram (catalyst) of 10% palladium on carbon and 0.05 gram (catalyst) of 5% platinum on carbon were placed in a 250 mL Parr hydrogenation bottle, followed by a solution of 2.5 grams (0.014 mole) of 5-methoxy-6-methylinden-3-carbonitrile (iii) in 100 mL of ethyl acetate. The mixture was hydrogenated in a Parr hydrogenation apparatus for about 45 minutes, during which time the theoretical amount of hydrogen was taken up by the reaction. The reaction mixture was then washed through a pad of diatomaceous earth with methylene chloride. The methylene chloride wash was concentrated under reduced pressure, yielding 2.4 grams of subject compound. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

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