3-Methoxy-4-nitro-1-oxo-1lambda~5~-pyridine → 3-Methoxy-4-aminopyridine

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A solution of 3-methoxy-4-nitropyridine-N-oxide (17.37 g, 0.102 mol) in MeOH (180 ml) was hydrogenated in a 500 ml Parr bottle at 40° C. and 40 psi for 3 hours using Raney Nickel as catalyst. After filtration of the catalyst and evaporation of the solvent, the residue was chromatographed on silica gel using CH2Cl2 /MeOH/NH4OH (90/10/1) as the eluent to give the title compound. The product was recrystallized from toluene to give 10.8 g (65%) of pure product, m.p. 94°-95° C. The structural assignment is supported by the proton NMR spectrum.

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