Sodium Hydroxide → 2-(4-Chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)isonicotinic acid

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To a solution of ethyl 2-(4-chloro-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)isonicotinate (8.55 g) in ethanol (80 mL) was added 2 M sodium hydroxide (100 mL). The mixture was refluxed for 30 min and evaporated. The aqueous layer was neutralized by 1 M hydrochloric acid and precipitates were dissolved in a mixed solvent of ethyl acetate-THF (3:1). After drying over anhydrous sodium sulfate, the solvent was evaporated to give the title compound.

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