2-Methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-napthonitrile → 2-Hydroxy-6-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-naphthonitrile

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The title compound was prepared by reacting 2-methoxy-6-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-napthonitrile (0.115 g, 0.397 mmol) with pyridinium HCl (4 g) at 190° C. according to method D to yield 0.025 g (24%) of a tan solid: mp>220° C.; 1H NMR (DMSO-d6): δ 6.89 (2H, d, J=8.37 Hz), 7.28 (1H, d, J=9.07 Hz), 7.63 (2H, d, J=8.42 Hz), 7.88-7.98 (2H, m), 8.12-8.16 (2H, m), 9.63 (1H, s), 11.65 (1H, bs); MS (ESI) m/z260 (M−H)−

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