Hydrochloric Acid → 1-methyl-5-nitro-2(1H)-pyridinone

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To a mixture containing 20.0 ml (211.40 mmol) of dimethyl sulfate and 45 ml of 3N sodium hydroxide was added 4.00 g (28.55 mmol) of 2-hydroxy-5-nitropyridine in portions over 15 min. After complete addition, the reaction was allowed to stir at 25° C. overnight. The reaction was acidified with 1N HCl and the solids filtered, washed with ethanol and dried to afford 1.31 g (29.77%) of product.

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