HCID 20446681, compound → HCID 13206152, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 6-(4-methoxycarbonylbutyl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine in 0.3 ml of ethanol and 0.8 ml of 1N sodium hydroxide, is refluxed gently for 2 hours, cooled, diluted with 2 ml of water and extracted with ethyl acetate (5 ml). The aqueous phase is brought to pH=6 and is extracted with chloroform. The extracts are dried and evaporated to yield 6-(4-carboxybutyl)-imidazo[1,5-a]pyridine, melting at 168°-171°.

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