Water → 1344144-96-2

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To a stirred solution of 1-(6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclobutanecarbonitrile (1.7 g, 8.8 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added lithium aluminum hydride solution (1.0 M in THF, 11 mL, 11 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 1.5 h and allowed to cool to room temperature. Water (0.43 mL) was slowly added, followed by 0.43 mL of 3 M NaOH, and then three additions of 0.43 mL of water. The resulting mixture was filtered through diatomaceous earth and rinsed with THF. The combined organics were dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated to dryness to give the desired product (1.6 g) as a viscous oil.

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