N-bromobutanimide → 5-Bromo-6-chloropyrazin-2-amine

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A solution of 2-amino-6-chloropyrazine (5.0 g) and N-bromosuccinimide (13.9 g) in chloroform (200 ml) was heated under reflux for 2 hours. Insoluble material was removed by filtration and the filtrate was concentrated by evaporation. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel, eluting with dichloromethane, to give 2-amino-5-bromo-6-chloropyrazine (1.5 g); m.p. 120°-122° C.; mass spectrum (+ve CI): 208 (M+H)+.

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