Acetic Anhydride → HCID 57114275, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 5-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl)-2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid (2.86 g, 0.012 mol), acetic anhydride (11.3 mL, 0.12 mol) and pyridine is stirred at room temperature for 1 hour and 45 minutes, then at reflux temperature for 4 hours. The reaction mixture is concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound as an oil (2.64 g, 100%), identified by IR spectra analysis.

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