Ethanol → Ethyl 3-quinolinepropionate

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A solution 3-(3-quinolinyl)propanoic acid (4.4 g) and concentrated sulphuric acid (2 ml) in absolute ethanol (50 ml) was refluxed for 5 h. then, evaporated to dryness. Aqueous sodium bicarbonate (8%, 50 ml) was added, the mixture extracted with ether (2×100 ml) and the ethereal extracts dried (Na2SO4). Evaporation of the ether and distillation of the residual oil (150°/0.06 mm) gave the title compound (4.3 g).

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