Hydrochloric Acid → Clofibric Acid

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Reaktionsschritte

A solution of 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)isobutyric acid ethyl ester (1.0 g, 4.12 mmol) in THF (10 mL) was treated with 1N aqueous LiOH (10 mL) and stirred overnight at room temperature. The mixture was acidified with 1N aqueous HCl to pH 3-4 and extracted three times with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were dried and concentrated to give the title compound.

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