Water → HCID 18946962, compound

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To a solution of methyl 2-(n-butyl)indole-7-carboxylate (P) (0.3 g) in 6 ml of dimethylformamide at room temperature was added N-chlorosuccinimide (0.17 g). The solution was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours, then water was added, and the mixture extracted with ether. The extract was separated and solvent evaporated under reduced pressure, to give methyl 2-(n-butyl)-3-chloroindole-7-carboxylate, a compound of Formula (Q) where X is chloro, as an oil.

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