Tetrahydrofuran → HCID 129387551, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 5.3 g (50.5 mmol) (R)-2-Hydroxy-propionic acid methyl ester in THF 50.5 mL (1 M in THF; 50.5 mmol) LiHMDS is added drop wise. After 10 minutes of stirring 4.0 g (25.2 mmol) 2-choro-3-nitro-pyridine is added. The mixture is stirred at 60° C. over night. The solvent is evaporated and the residue take up EtOAc washed with water, dried and evaporated to give rise to methyl (2R)-2-[(3-nitro-2-pyridyl)oxy]propanoate

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