Boron trifluoride → HCID 21712593, compound

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The synthesis of 2-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole is conducted by the procedure of Nichols and Kostuba (J. Med. Chem 22:1264 (1979)). A solution of 10.3 g (76 mmol) of 2-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole and 21 ml of acetic anhydride is treated with 3.5 ml BF3 etherate at 0° C. for 24 hr and at -20° C. for three days. The reaction solution is poured into 250 ml 1M Na2CO3 and extracted with ether. The ether is dried over Na2SO4, then removed under reduced pressure. Purification and distillation under reduced pressure yields the ketone, 5-acetyl-2-methyl-1,3-benzodioxole.

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