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HRID 1929035Generated: October 31, 2026

Ethyl 4-(phenylmethoxy)-1H-indole-2-carboxylate → Ethyl 4-hydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylate

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantEthyl 4-(phenylmethoxy)-1H-indole-2-carboxylateHCID 119707—
CatalystPalladiumHCID 23938—
SolventMethanolHCID 887—
SolventDichloromethaneHCID 6344—
ProductEthyl 4-hydroxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylateHCID 13274763—

Reaction Steps

To a solution of 4-Benzyloxy-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (29 g, 98.2 mmol) in a mixture of MeOH (750 ml) and DCM (500 ml) is added 1 gram of Pd/C (10%). It is hydrogenated under normal pressure for 24 hours. After filtration and evaporation a white powder is obtained.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS08183366B2
Source datasetuspto-grants-2012_05
ORD IDord-e1153987325d4679ad3deb1d89a3bb3c
Source noteuspto-grants-2012_05