Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 22105647, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2-benzyloxy-5-methylsulphonylbenzaldehyde ethylene acetal (28.6 g) in THF (100 ml) and MeOH (100 ml) containing 2N HCl (50 ml) was stirred for 4 hours. The reaction mixture was concentrated to half its volume and water (100 ml) was added. The solid product was filtered and dried to give 2-benzyloxy-5-methylsulphonylbenzaldehyde yield 24 g m.p. 129° C.

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