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HRID 1914261Generated: October 30, 2026

Methyl 4-Formylbenzoate → Benzoic acid, 4-(1-hydroxypropyl)-, methyl ester

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantMethyl 4-FormylbenzoateHCID 15294—
ReactantHCID 178418443HCID 178418443—
SolventTetrahydrofuranHCID 8028—
ProductBenzoic acid, 4-(1-hydroxypropyl)-, methyl esterHCID 12105276—

Reaction Steps

To a solution of 4-formyl-benzoic acid methyl ester (3.0 g, 18.3 mmol) in THF (10 mL) at 0° C. is added ethylmagnesium bromide (2M, 10 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 2 hours, it is quenched with saturated ammonium chloride, extracted with EtOAc. The organic is concentrated to give the titled compound as colorless oil: 2.2 g (62%).

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS08609892B2
Source datasetuspto-grants-2013_12
ORD IDord-becc85dda06d4372a10918f50cb27241
Source noteuspto-grants-2013_12