Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 12940626, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 4-(2-nitrophenoxy)phenyl acetate (6.32 g, 23.2 mmol) in methanol (100 ml) was added potassium carbonate (6.39 g, 46.3 mmol), followed by reflux for 3 hours. The reaction solution was poured into water, made acidic with hydrochloric acid and extracted with chloroform. The organic layer was washed with water and a saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution and dried. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (5.35 g).

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