Bromine → HCID 178526280, compound

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Reaction Steps

2-Hydroxymethyl-3-methylquinoxaline-1,4-dioxide (1 mole) was suspended in 5 liters of methanol and stirred while bromine (1.06 moles) was added dropwise over 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture was stirred for 5 days. The product was collected by filtration and washed with 1 liter of ether/400 ml methanol and then with 1 liter of ether. Yield, 175 grams (61%); m.p. 149°-150° C.

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