Methyl formate → HCID 12803101, compound

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A solution of 5-amino-1H-indole-3-acetonitrile (0.5 g) in methyl formate (20 ml) was stirred at room temperature for 24 h. The resulting solid precipitate was filtered off, washed with ether (2×20 ml) and dried in vacuo to give the title compound (0.41 g) as a white microcrystalline solid m.p. 196°-200° (softens 194°).

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