2,4-Dimethoxybenzoic acid → 5-Bromo-2,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid

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To a solution of 2,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid (4.0 g, 0.022 mol) in chloroform (60 ml) was added bromine (1.13 ml, 0.022 mol) in chloroform (20 ml) dropwise. After stirring overnight at room temperature the precipithate was filtered off and dried to afford the title compound as a white solid (2.87 g).

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