Diethyl Ether → HCID 59165676, compound

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To a solution of 2-chloro-5-methylsulfanylbenzoic acid (20.2 g, 100 mmol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (200 ml) were added potassium carbonate (15.2 g, 110 mmol) and methyl iodide (6.8 ml, 110 mmol). After stirring at room temperature for 3 hr, diethyl ether (300 ml) was added. The organic layer was washed successively with water (200 ml×3) and saturated brine (200 ml), and dried over magnesium sulfate. Filtration and concentration gave methyl 2-chloro-5-methylsulfanylbenzoate (18.5 g, yield 86%).

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