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To a solution of tert-butyl 2-methyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)benzoate (1.6 g, 5.4 mmol) in dichloromethane 9 mL, and 3 mL trifluoroacetic acid was added. The mixture was stirred 0.5 hour. Thin layer chromatography showed full conversion. The reaction mixture was concentrated to give 2-methyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)benzoic acid (1 g, 90%).

1. concentrationThe reaction mixture was concentrated