Methanol → HCID 66608247, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2,4,6-trifluorobenzeneacetic acid (5.00 g, 26.3 mmol) in methanol (25 mL) was stirred at ambient temperature, and thionyl chloride (6 mL, ˜3 eq.) was added dropwise, causing the temperature of the reaction mixture to reach 60° C. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to ambient temperature and was stirred for 3 h. Water (25 mL) was added with ice cooling. The mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×100 mL). The combined organic phases were washed with water (2×), with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution and with brine, and dried over MgSO4. Concentration provided the title product as a clear oil (5.38 g).

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