Acetic Anhydride → 5H,6H,7H-cyclopenta(b)pyridin-7-yl acetate

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A mixture of 6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine 1-oxide and acetic anhydride was stirred for 30 minutes at 100° C. Concentrated and added DCM (30 mL). The organic layer was washed with Sat. NaHCO3. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate and filtered. The organic layer was concentrated in vacuo and purification of the crude material via Isco (3-5% Methanol/DCM) gave rise to the desired 6,7-dihydro-5H-cyclopenta[b]pyridine-7-yl acetate (900 mg).

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