Methyl iodide → Methyl 2-(4-(3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl)acetate

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To a solution of 0.40 g (1.6 mmol) of [4-(3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl]acetic acid in 3.0 mL of DMF was added 0.67 g (4.8 mmol) of potassium carbonate and 0.14 mL (2.3 mmol) iodomethane. After 1 h at 40° C., the reaction mixture was cooled, diluted with CH2Cl2, washed three times with water followed by brine. The organic layer was dried over Na2SO4, filtered and concentrated in vacuo. Purification by flash chromatography (silica gel, linear gradient 0-75% EtOAc in hexanes) afforded 0.15 g (36%) methyl [4-(3-chloropyrazin-2-yl)phenyl]acetate. ES-MS M+1=263.0.

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