Lithium Hydroxide → N-Methyl-N-propyl-5-vinyl-isophthalamic acid

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Stir a solution of N-methyl-N-propyl-5-vinyl-isophthalamic acid methyl ester (78 mg, 0.3 mmol), 1 N lithium hydroxide (1.5 mL, 1.5 mmol), and THF (1.5 mL) at room temperature overnight. Add water and extract with ethyl acetate. Acidify the aqueous with 5 N HCl, extract with ethyl acetate, dry (magnesium sulfate) and concentrate to give the title compound (52 mg, 70%).

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