Sodium Hydroxide → 4-(1,2,4-Triazol-1-yl)-2-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid

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To a solution of methyl 4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-trifluoromethylbenzoate (5.07 g) in methanol was added aqueous sodium hydroxide (1.50 g) at 20° C. The mixture was stirred for 4 hours, partially evaporated and extracted with ether. The aqueous layer was acidified (aqueous citric acid) and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried (magnesium sulfate), and evaporated to give 4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)-2-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid (3.32 g), NMR 8.25(1H), 8.34-8.42(3H), 10.00(s, 1H).

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