Water → Methyl 3-bromo-8-chloroimidazo[1,2-A]pyrazine-2-carboxylate

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To a solution of methyl 8-chloroimidazo[1,2-a]pyrazine-2-carboxylate (9.9 g, 46.8 mmol) in acetonitrile (600 mL) was added NBS (8.9 g, 50.1 mmol), and benzoyl peroxide (90 mg, 0.37 mmol). The mixture was then heated to reflux for 1 h, cooled to r.t., and water (1800 mL) was added. The resulting solids were filtered, washed with water, and air dried to give the title compound (11 g). LRMS (ESI) calc (M+H)+=289.9/291.9. found 290.0/292.0

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