Methanol → 4-Amino-6-(4-bromo-2,5-difluorophenyl)-3-chloro-5-fluoropicolinic acid

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To a solution of methyl 4-amino-6-(4-bromo-2,5-difluorophenyl)-3-chloro-5-fluoropicolinate (0.160 g, 0.404 mmol) in a 1:1 mixture of MeOH (0.674 mL) and acetone (0.674 mL) was added a 2 N aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (0.607 mL, 1.213 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at 20° C. overnight. The reaction mixture was concentrated, poured into a 2 N aqueous solution of HCl, and extracted with EtOAc (3×). The combined organic layers were dried over Na2SO4, filtered, concentrated and dried in vacuo to afford the title compound as a light brown solid (126 mg, 82%).

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