Acetic Anhydride → HCID 86748229, compound

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A solution of erythro N-[1-[5-(1-dodecyl)-2-thienyl]-1,3-dihydroxy-2-propyl]acetamide (12.0 g), acetic anhydride (19.2 g), triethylamine (28.4 g), and dimethylaminopyridine (0.4 g) in dry tetrahydrofuran (150 ml) was stirred at ambient temperature for 3 hrs. The reaction mixture was evaporated and the residue was dissolved in chloroform. The solution was washed with water, dried, filtered, and the filtrate was evaporated. The residue was dried to give 13.6 g (93.5%) of product, mp 105°-107° C.

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