Methanol → 3-Methoxy-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1,2-benzisothiazol-4-one

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A mixture of 3-chloro-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1,2-benzisothiazol-4-one 24a (600 mg) and a solution of sodium (506 mg) in methanol (22 mL) was stirred at 90° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated and water (20 mL) was added to the residue. Extractions with methylene chloride (3×30 mL), drying and evaporation gave an oil. Column chromatography on silica gel (eluent:toluene-ethyl acetate 4:1) gave the title compound (251 mg). Mp 45-46° C.

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