Methyl 2-methoxy-4-nitrobenzeneacetate → HCID 21876446, compound

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To a solution of methyl 2-(2-methoxy-4-nitrophenyl)acetate (step 3, 1.2 g, 5.5 mmol) in methanol (10 ml) was added 10% Pd/C (130 mg, 0.12 mmol) and stirred under hydrogen atmosphere for 3 h at room temperature. The catalyst was filtered off through a pad of celite and well washed with ethanol and ethyl acetate. The filtrate was concentrated to give 1.1 g of title compound as pink oil.

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