Hydrochloric Acid → 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-4-methoxy-1-naphthylurea

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Reaction Steps

A 2.0 g sample of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-1-naphthylurea (cis/trans) is stirred in 10 ml of dry dimethylformamide and one equivalent of sodium hydride in mineral oil added at 0° C under a nitrogen atmosphere. After the addition is completed, 1.2 equivalents of methyl iodide is added and the reaction mixture stirred overnight. The mixture is carefully poured on ice, neutralized with hydrochloric acid and the title compound collected by filtration. Evaporation of the filtrate to dryness and washing the residue with water affords additional title compound.

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