Hydrochloric Acid → 3-(4-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-2-hydroxypropanoic acid

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A mixture of racemic ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-(4-benzyloxyphenyl)propionate of the formula (10) (100 g) obtained according to the procedure described in step (iii) above and 10% aq. sodium hydroxide solution (500 ml) was stirred at room temperature for a period of 1–2 h. The progress of the reaction was monitored by TLC. After completion of the reaction, the reaction mixture was acidified with dil. hydrochloric acid at 15–20° C. and the solid thus obtained was filtered and washed with water to afford racemic 2-hydroxy-3(4-benzyloxyphenyl)propionic acid (72–77 g, 80–85%).

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