Bromine → Methyl 4-(5-bromo-6-methoxyquinolin-2-yl)benzoate

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To a solution of methyl 4-(6-methoxyquinolin-2-yl)benzoate (630 mg, 2.15 mmol) in DCM (9 mL) was added Br2 (0.3 mL, 6.45 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Then the mixture was partitioned with brine and DCM. The precipitate was filtered and dried to give the product as a solid (800 mg, 100%). MS (ESI): m/z=373.0 [M+1]+.

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