Hydrochloric Acid → (R)-4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoic acid hydrochloride

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To a vial containing tert-butyl 4-[(1R)-1-{[(S)-tert-butylsulfinyl]amino}ethyl]benzoate (0.065 g, 0.20 mmol) was added hydrochloric acid (2.0 mL, 8.0 mmol, 4.0 M in 1,4-dioxane). This vial was capped and heated at 60° C. for 2 h, and then completely evaporated to afford (R)-4-(1-aminoethyl)benzoic acid hydrochloride as a white solid. LC-MS: (FA) ES+ 166.

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