Methyl iodide → HCID 12437725, compound

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Reaction Steps

The suspension of 1-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-naphthonitrile (47.23 g), potassium carbonate (71.3 g), iodomethane (100 ml), and DMF (250 ml) was-stirred overnight at ambient temperature. The reaction mixture was poured into ice-water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water, dried, and concentrated. The residue was recrystallized from water/methanol to give the titled compound (50 mg).

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