Acetic Acid → 2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1,4-benzodioxane-6-carboxylic acid

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To a solution of 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxine-6-carbonitrile (5.0 g, 21.44 mmol) in acetic acid (20 ml) was added conc. hydrochloric acid (20 ml), and the mixture was heated under reflux overnight. The reaction solution was concentrated, and the precipitated crystals were filtered and washed with water to give the objective substance (4.76 g, 88%).

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