Pyridine → Ethyl 1-(2-acetoxyethyl)pyrrole-2-glyoxalate

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In the next step, a solution of pyridine in anhydrous dichloromethane is added to a stirred and cooled solution of ethoxalyl chloride in anhydrous dichloromethane so that the reaction temperature remains at about -20° to -25° C. Upon completion of this addition an approximately equimolar amount of 1-(2-acetoxyethyl)pyrrole of Formula (III) in anhydrous dichloromethane is added while the temperature is maintained at temperatures of about 0° to -20° C. Washing with water, drying, removal of the solvent and purification gives ethyl 1-(2-acetoxyethyl)pyrrole-2-glyoxylate.

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