Sulfuric Acid → 4-Methylesculetin

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Reaction Steps

45 ml 75% sulphuric acid is added dropwise to a mixture of 5.8 ml ethyl acetate and 11.4 g 1,2,4-triacetoxy- benzene, heated for 30 min to 80° C., poured onto ice, filtered, the precipitate is washed neutral and dried in a vacuum. 8.2 g of the title compound (95 % of theory) is obtained with a melting point of 270° to 272° C.

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