ethyl (2E)-3-(1-naphthyl)propenoate → Ethyl 3-(1-naphthyl)propanoate

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To a solution of ethyl (2E)-3-(1-naphthyl)propenoate (37.6 g, 166 mmol) in ethanol (500 ml) was added 10% palladium carbon (4 g) and the mixture was stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 5 hours. The insoluble matter was filtered out and the filtrate was concentrated to give the object compound as an oily substance. 37.7 g (yield: 99.7%)

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