Methyl 2-furoate → HCID 21387718, compound

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A mixture of 2-methylbenzoyl chloride (prepared as described by Frankland and Ashton, Trans. Chem. Soc. 1899, 75, 494; 77 g.), methyl 2-furoate (83 g.), anhydrous ferric chloride (1.5 g.) and carbon tetrachloride (125 ml.) was heated under reflux on a steam bath for 7.5 hours and then distilled to give methyl 5-(2-methylbenzoyl)-2-furoate (110 g.) in the form of a colourless oil, b.p. 170° C./0.2 mm.Hg.

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