3-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid → 3-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid

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2.0 g of 3-fluoro-4-methoxy cinnamic acid was dissolved in 100 ml ethyl alcohol. To this was added 100 mg of platinum oxide as a catalyst. The mixture was hydrogenated in a Parr apparatus for 90 minutes. After the hydrogenation was over, the mixture was filtered and concentrated. The solid was crystallized by adding water. Yield=1.63 g, m.p. 107°-112° C.

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