In the thesis, I focused on the optimization of the synthesis of methyl 6-(hydroxymethyl)picolinate from dimethyl dipicolinate. I performed the reduction reactions on a 10 g scale, varying the reagent addition rate. To improve the yield, I also varied the volume and the number of extraction repetitions. Using TLC, I determined the most suitable mobile phase for column purification by mixing solvents in different ratios. I carried out another reaction under slightly different conditions on a smaller scale. Finally, I checked the purity of the products by 1H NMR analysis.
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