Potassium Carbonate → 2,4-Diamino-6-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-7-methylpteridine

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A stirred solution of 1.0 gram (0.007 mole) of 2,4,6-triamino-5-nitrosopyrimidine and 2.7 grams (0.020 mole) of potassium carbonate in 30 mL of N,N-dimethylformamide was heated to 95°-100° C., and 2.0 grams (0.010 mole) of (3,4-dichlorophenyl)acetone was added in one portion. Upon completion of addition, the reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature, where it was allowed to stir for about 18 hours. After this time the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was triturated with 250 mL of water, and the remaining solid was collected by filtration. The solid was further triturated with 50 mL of 20% methanol in methylene chloride. The remaining solid was collected by filtration, yielding 0.5 gram of 2,4-diamino-6-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-7-methylpteridine. The NMR spectrum was consistent with the proposed structure.

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