Phosphorus oxychloride → 2-Chloro-5-iodonicotinonitrile

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

30.7 ml (329 mmol) of phosphorus oxychloride at 0° C. and 6 drops of sulfuric acid are added to 9 g (6.6 mmol) of 2-hydroxy-5-iodonicotinonitrile. The reaction mixture is heated at 110° C. for 5 hours and then at room temperature overnight. The reaction mixture is poured in a beaker containing ice and a little water, and a precipitate is formed. The mixture is allowed to gradually return to room temperature and then is filtered and rinsed with water. The solid is dried to yield 6.8 g (70%) of 2-chloro-5-iodonicotinonitrile.

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