Sodium → HCID 57500339, compound

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The solution of 41 g (0.18 mol) of 3-(benzyloxy)-2-(chloromethyl)pyridine in 100 ml of methanol is added to the solution of sodium methoxide, prepared by adding 5.2 g (0.23 mol) of sodium to 150 ml of methanol. After refluxing for 3 hours under nitrogen, the solution is concentrated to dryness. The oil obtained is taken up in water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic solution is washed with a saturated aqueous solution of sodium chloride, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, and then concentrated to dryness. 39 g (97%) of a brown oil are obtained.

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