Thionyl Chloride → HCID 12923029, compound

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A solution of 57 g of 2-methyl-(2-ethylindan-5-yl)acetic acid and 40 ml of thionyl chloride in 200 ml of benzene is heated under reflux for 2 hours. The solvent and the excess thionyl chloride are then evaporated off in vacuo. The resulting oil is then distilled in vacuo. 56 g of 2-methyl-(2-ethylindan-5-yl)-acetic acid chloride are thus recovered in the form of a liquid:

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