Acetic Anhydride → HCID 178432361, compound

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Reaction Steps

Using the method of Example 133, 1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-5-oxide (from Example 91) was reacted with acetic anhydride to provide 1,2-dimethyl-4-hydroxy-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline, m.p. >300° C. Analysis: Calculated for C12H11N3O: %C, 67.7; H, 5.2; %N, 19.7; Found: %C, 67.1; %H, 5.1; %N, 19.5.

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