Thionyl Chloride → 1523194-36-6

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 190 mg (1.19 mmol) of quinolin-5-ylmethanol in 5 ml of thionyl chloride is stirred for 10 minutes at room temperature and then refluxed for 2 hours. The reaction mixture is evaporated, the solid obtained is taken up in ethyl ether and the solution is filtered, washed with ethyl ether and dried to give 255 mg of 5-chloromethylquinoline hydrochloride, corresponding to the following characteristics:

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