Benzyl ethyl 2-(6-nitro-3-pyridinyl)malonate → Ethyl 2-(6-nitropyridin-3-yl)acetate

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To a solution of benzyl ethyl 2-(6-nitro-3-pyridinyl)malonate (5.26 g, 15.3 mmol,) in ethanol was added palladium on carbon (530 mg) and stirred for 6 h under hydrogen atmosphere at room temperature. The catalyst was filtered off through a pad of celite and the filtrate was concentrated to give a title compound as yellow brown oil.

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