Acetic Acid → HCID 506049, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of the above ester (0.150 g, 0.49 mmol) in 1 mL of methanol was treated with 1N sodium hydroxide (2 mL) and the resulting mixture was stirred at ambient temperature for 16 h. The reaction mixture was acidified with glacial acetic acid and a solid precipitated. The solid was collected by filtration, washed with water and dried to give 0.125 g (87%) of the title compound, mp 178-180° C.

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