Methanol → HCID 54343254, compound

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Reaction Steps

A mixture of 25 g. of methyl 1,6-dimethoxy-2-naphthylacetate, 15 g. of sodium carbonate, 200 ml. of methanol, and 25 ml. of water are allowed to stand for 24 hours. The reaction mixture is then acidified with 200 ml. of 2N hydrochloric acid and extracted with methylene chloride. The extracts are combined, washed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, and evaporated to yield 1,6-dimethoxy-2-naphthylacetic acid.

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