Hydrochloric Acid → 4-(2',4'-Dichlorophenoxy)-alpha-phenoxy-propionic acid isopropyl ester

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55 g of 4-(2',4'-dichlorophenoxy)-α-phenoxy-propionic acid were suspended in 500 ml of isopropanol. While stirring, hydrogen chloride was fed in, whereupon the temperature rose to about 50° C. While the feed of hydrogen chloride was continued, the suspension was refluxed for 5 hours and the reaction mixture was then allowed to stand overnight. After the excess alcohol had been distilled off, the solution was poured on water and then extracted with methylene chloride. The methylene chloride extract was washed with dilute bicarbonate solution and then twice with water and dried over sodium sulfate. After filtration the solution was concentrated and then distilled under greatly reduced pressure. 34 g of 4-(2',4'-dichlorophenoxy)-α-phenoxy-propionic acid isopropyl ester were obtained, boiling point 182°-185° C. under a pressure of 0.04 mm mercury.

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