1-Bromo-3-chloropropane → N-(3-chloropropyl)-N-methylcyclobutanamine

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To a solution of N-methylcyclobutanamine (1 g, 3.89 mmol) and potassium carbonate (1.18 g, 8.56 mmol) in acetonitrile (20 ml) at 0° C. was added 1-bromo-3-chloropropane (383 μl, 3.89 mmol). Reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 24 hours. Solid removed by filtration and filtrate concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (241 mg, 38%) as an oil. No purification was performed. LRMS APCI+ m/z 162 [MH]+.

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