Formic Acid → HCID 131716583, compound

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17.6 g (0.1 mol) of 1,1-dimethyl-3-hydroxymethylindane (IX) and 46.0 g (1.0 mol) of formic acid were reacted at room temperature for 16 hours while stirring. After the reaction, surplus formic acid was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was extracted with ether, washed with aqueous sodium bicarbonate, and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was removed from the organic layer and the residue was distilled under reduced pressure to produce 16.8 g (0.82 mol) of (1,1-dimethylindane-3-yl)methylformate at a yield of 82%. The product was a colorless, transparent liquid having a woody, green odor similar to green tea with a scent of rush.

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