Acetic Anhydride → 2-[2-(Acetyloxy)phenyl][1,2]oxazolo[2,3-a]pyridin-8-ium bromide

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Reaction Steps

2-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)isoxazolo[2,3-a]pyridinium bromide from Example 1 (5.0 g) is refluxed in acetic anhydride (40 ml) under nitrogen for 60-90 minutes. The solution is cooled, and the solvent is evaporated. The oily residue is diluted with ethyl acetate to crystallize the product. Recrystallization from isopropanol gives gray-white crystals (4.16 g, 73%), m.p. 198°-201° C.

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