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HRID 1195979Generated: October 31, 2026

Hydrochloric Acid → 3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantHydrochloric AcidHCID 313—
Reactant4-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehydeHCID 19389199—
SolventDichloromethaneHCID 6344—
SolventBoron tribromideHCID 25134—
Product3,4-Dihydroxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehydeHCID 19389188—

Reaction Steps

A solution containing 2.2 g of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde in 65 ml of 1 molar BBr3 in dichloromethane was stirred for 2 h at room temperature. Hydrochloric acid was added and the organic phase was separated. The solvent was evaporated in vacuo. Yield 1.4 g (68%), m.p. 188-192° C.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS05112861
Source datasetuspto-grants-1992_05
ORD IDord-e4078b53a9a148cbb9a8fbfe06f50060
Source noteuspto-grants-1992_05