Methyl 4-Chloro-2-(3-methoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)-benzoate → Methyl 4-chloro-2-(3-methoxy-3-oxopropyl)benzoate

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26.1 g of the methyl 4-chloro-2-(3-methoxy-3-oxo-1-propenyl)-benzoate prepared according to Example 1 are taken up in 300 ml of methanol and transferred into an autoclave and then hydrogenated at 30° C. and a hydrogen pressure of 30 bar for 5 h, until the theoretical amount of hydrogen has been taken up. The substance contains the palladium catalyst required for the Heck coupling, so that separate addition of a hydrogenation catalyst can be dispensed with. The pressure is reduced to 1 bar, and insoluble components are then filtered off. Solvent is then removed under reduced pressure until the hydrogenation product precipitates. Recrystallization gives 21 g of methyl 4-chloro-2-(3-methoxy-3-oxo-1-propanyl)-benzoate.

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