Maleic Anhydride → 1-[3-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)propyl]-pyrrole-2,5-dione

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From 2 to 3 mmol of the appropriate 3-(pyridin-3-yloxy)propylamine in 5 ml of THF are admixed in succession with 500 mg of maleic anhydride (molecular mass: 98.06; 5.1 mmol) and 200 mg of p-toluenesulphonic acid hydrate (molecular mass: 190.22; 1.0 mmol). The solution is refluxed for 24 hours and concentrated to dryness. The residue is chromatographed on silica gel to give the desired 1-[3-(pyridin-3-yloxy)propyl]-pyrrole-2,5-dione derivative.

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