[CH3:1][CH:2]([CH2:6][CH2:7][CH2:8][CH3:9])[C:3]([OH:5])=[O:4].S(=O)(=O)(O)O.[CH3:15]O>O>[CH3:1][CH:2]([CH2:6][CH2:7][CH2:8][CH3:9])[C:3]([O:5][CH3:15])=[O:4]A solution of 2-methylhexanoic acid (20 g, 153 mmol) in methanol (500 mL) was treated with concentrated sulfuric acid (8.0 mL) and heated to 50° C. for 16 h. The reaction was diluted with water and extracted with ether. The combined organic layers were dried and concentrated to afford 20.57 g (93%) of methyl 2-methylhexanoate as a colorless liquid.
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