Methyl iodide → 6-Methoxythieno[3,2-b]pyridine

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To a solution of 6-hydroxythieno[3,2-b]pyridine (2.45 g, 16.2 mmol) in dry dimethylsulfoxide (15 ml), under a nitrogen atmosphere, was added 60% sodium hydride in mineral oil (0.75 g, 19 mmol) and let stir at room temperature for 1 hour. Methyl iodide (1.25 ml, 21 mmol) was added to this solution and it was stirred for an additional two hours. The solution was poured into ice/water and extracted with diethyl ether, washed with water, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, filtered and carefully evaporated to give an oily product (2.1 g, 78% yield) which was used as is.

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