2-Methyl-5-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)pyridine → 3-Methyl-4-((6-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy)aniline

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A solution of 5-(2-methyl-4-nitrophenoxy)-2-methylpyridine (compound 12.1) (5 g) in methanol (50 mL) with palladium on carbon (10%, 300 mg) was hydrogenated on a Parr shaker for 24 hours at 60 psi. The mixture was filtered through Celite and all solvents were removed under reduced pressure to give a white crystalline solid, which was used without further purification. LCMS ESI(+) m/z: 215 (M+1).

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