Methyl Ferulate → Methyl 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoate

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To a solution of methyl (E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoate (3.0 g, 14 mmol) in methanol (30 mL) was added 10% palladium carbon (50% water content, 0.20 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours under hydrogen atmosphere. The reaction solution was filtered, and then the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the title compound (3.0 g, yield 97%) as an oily matter. The obtained compound was used in the next reaction without purification.

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