Imidazole → 4-(2-Triisopropylsilanyloxy-ethylamino)-nicotinonitrile

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To a solution of 4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-nicotinonitrile (500 mg, 3.07 mmol) and imidazole (250 mg, 3.68 mmol) in DMF (15 mL) was added triisopropylsilyl chloride (0.723 mL, 3.37 mmol). The reaction mixture stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The mixture was then partitioned between ethyl acetate and water, the organic layer isolated and washed with brine, dried (Na2SO4), filtered and concentrated. The resultant residue was purified by flash chromatography (Si-PPC, pentane:ether, gradient 50:50 to 30:70) to provide the title compound as a white solid (753 mg, 77%). LCMS (method B): RT=2.92 min, M+H+=320.

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