Lithium Hydroxide → HCID 178525995, compound

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To a solution of 82 mg (0.2 mmol) of 4-[5-chloro-1-(4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl)indol-3-yl]-2-hydroxy-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid, prepared in a manner similar to that described in Example 23, in 75% MeOH (35 ml) was added 42 mg (1.0 mmol) of LiOH. After the mixture was stirred for 5 hours at room temperature, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was acidified with 1 N hydrochloric acid and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with water and saturated brine, and then dried. The solvent was evaporated and the residue was recrystallized from ethyl acetate/ether to give 63 mg of the titled compound. Yield: 79%.

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