Methanol → Methyl 2-iodo-4-nitrobenzoate

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A solution of 2-iodo-4-nitrobenzoic acid (9 g, 30.7 mmol), methanol (88 mL) and sulfuric acid (0.82 mL, 15.4 mmol) was heated to reflux overnight. The reaction solution was cooled down to 0° C. for 30 minutes. The solid was filtered to give the desired product (5.90 g, 62%). LCMS calculated for C8H71NO4(M+H)+: m/z=308.0.

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