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Method for producing 2-amino-6-methylnicotinic acid

US9902697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2014
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D213/803
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for producing 2-amino-6-methylnicotinic acid represented by formula [I], wherein the production method comprises: (a) reacting 2-chloro-3-cyano-6-methylpyridine represented by formula [II] in an ammonia aqueous solution to obtain a reaction solution containing 2-amino-6-methylnicotinamide represented by formula [III]; and (b) removing the ammonia from the reaction solution, then reacting the 2-amino-6-methylnicotinamide represented by formula [III]with a base to produce 2-amino-6-methylnicotinic acid represented by formula [I].

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