1,1'-Carbonyldiimidazole → 3-Methyl-1,3-dihydro-2H-imidazo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-one

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 2.80 g (22.7 mmol) of N3-methylpyridine-3,4-diamine in 125 mL of THF was added 4.42 g (27.3 mmol) of 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole and the reaction was stirred overnight at room temperature. The reaction slurry was concentrated in vacuo to a volume of about 65 mL and cooled in a −10° C. bath, filtered, and the solids washed with 25 mL of THF. The solids were dried under high vacuum to give 2.35 g (69%) of the title compound.

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