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HRID 983411Generated: October 31, 2026

Methyl iodide → 2-Bromo-3-methoxypyridine

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantMethyl iodideHCID 6328—
Reactant2-Bromo-3-pyridinolHCID 23070—
ReactantSodium hydrideHCID 24758—
SolventTetrahydrofuranHCID 8028—
Product2-Bromo-3-methoxypyridineHCID 90364—

Reaction Steps

A solution of 2-bromo-3-hydroxy-pyridine (1 equiv., Aldrich Chemical Company) in THF is treated with NaH (1 equiv.) at 0° C. for 30 min. Methyl iodide (1 equiv.) is added and stirred for 18 h. The reaction mixture is evaporated, the residue is taken into ethyl acetate, washed with 5% Na2CO3 (aqueous), dried over MgSO4 and evaporated to give 2-bromo-3-methoxy-pyridine.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS06864267B2
Source datasetuspto-grants-2005_03
ORD IDord-f08e819f122a4070a6e0fa75f783be95
Source noteuspto-grants-2005_03