Hydrochloric Acid → 2-Nitro-5-phenoxybenzaldehyde

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To a solution of 2-(dimethoxymethyl)-1-nitro-4-phenoxy-benzene (7.4 g, 0.0256 mol) in THF (80 mL) was added 12 N HCl (10 mL) and water (20 mL). The resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 days. Water was then added, and the mixture was extracted with diisopropyl ether. The organic layer was separated, washed with 10% aqueous NaHCO3 solution and then with water, dried (MgSO4), filtered, and concentrated to yield a yellow solid.

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