Pyridine → 2-Pyridyl Trifluoromethanesulfonate

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In a modification to GP 2, reaction of 1.5 g Intermediate 1.4 (5.3 mmol, 1 eq.), and 2.69 ml trifluoromethanesulfonic acid anhydride (16 mmol, 3 eq.) in pure pyridine yielded 1.49 g 2-pyridyl triflate (3.6 mmol, 68% yield).

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