Ethyl formate → HCID 21094283, compound

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Reaction Steps

The compound obtained in Step B (20.25 g; 0.08 mol), in the form of a base, is dissolved in 130 ml of ethyl formate (1.81 mol). The reaction mixture is heated at reflux for 6 hours and then evaporated under reduced pressure. The oil obtained is taken up in ethyl acetate. The organic phase is washed with basic water (NaHCO3), dried over magnesium sulphate, filtered and evaporated to yield the title product in the form of a yellow oil.

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