A two-step conversion of 2-chloro-7-amido-1,8-naphthyridine to 2,7-diamino-1,8-naphthyridine
is described. The process, which involves a nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction
with 4-methoxybenzylamine and subsequent deprotection, can be carried out on a large
scale.
heterocycles - nucleophilic aromatic substitution - supramolecular systems - hydrogen
bond - amine protecting group