Nicotinamide → 3-Amino-2-chloro-6-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine

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To a solution of 6.6 g of sodium hydroxide in 60 ml of water at 5° C. was added 9.3 g of bromine. When a clear solution was obtained, 9.2 g of 3-aminocarbonyl-2-chloro-6-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine was added quickly, maintaining the temperature below 5° C. The resulting mixture was stirred until the 3-(aminocarbonyl)pyridine dissolved (~30 min). The cooling bath was removed and the mixture was then warmed to 75° C. for 30 min. After cooling to room temperature, the 3-aminopyridine product was extracted with ethyl acetate, dried (magnesium sulfate), filtered, and evaporated to give 4.9 g of the desired product.

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