Dimethyl Carbonate → Methyl 2-(6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)acetate

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To the solution of LDA (18.3 mL, 36.5 mmol) in THF (120 mL) cooled to −78° C. was added 2-methoxy-6-methylpyridine (1.5 g, 12.2 mmol) in THF (15 mL) dropwise, and then the mixture was stirred at −78 degree for 2 h. Dimethyl carbonate (1.2 mL, 14.6 mmol) was added quickly and continued to stir at −78° C. for 15 min. The reaction was quenched by H2O at −78° C. The solution was extracted with ethyl acetate, dried over sodium sulfate and evaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified with a standard method to give desired compound.

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