Ethanol → HCID 22955954, compound

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To a solution of 2,5-difluoro-4-methylbenzoic acid (595 mg, 3.89 mmol) in ethanol (30 mL) was added a catalytic amount of thionyl chloride (2 drops). The reaction was stirred for 18 hours at 70° C., and cooled to room temperature. The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford the title compound as a clear oil (500 mg, 86%). No further purification undertaken.

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