Acetic Anhydride → HCID 59283845, compound

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A solution of methyl 3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate (2.146 g) in pyridine (20 mL) was cooled in an ice-bath under a nitrogen atmosphere. Acetic anhydride (5 mL) was added drop wise and after 30 minutes at 0° C., the reaction was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 2-3 hours. The solvent was then removed under reduced pressure and the crude product was dissolved in ethyl acetate (50 mL). This solution was washed with 1 N HCl, water and brine. It was then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, filtered and evaporated to dryness. Yield=2.4 g, white powder.

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