Methanol → HCID 15132842, compound

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To a solution comprising 3.0 g of methyl 2-chloro-4-methanesulfonyl-3-methoxymethylbenzoate and 20 ml of methanol, a solution comprising 0.57 g of sodium hydroxide (93%) and 2 ml of water was added, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. After an addition of 10 ml of water, the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Then, dilute hydrochloric acid was added thereto, and the mixture was extracted with chloroform. The extract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Then, the solvent was distilled off to obtain 2.6 g of the desired product. Melting point: 137°-141° C.

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