6-Methoxy-alpha-tetralone → HCID 59651944, compound

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A mixture of 6-methoxy-1-tetralone (20 g, 114 mmol) and glyoxylic acid monohydrate (10.5 g, 114 mmol) was heated at 120° C. in a melt for 5 min. After slight cooling, EtOAc (100 mL) was carefully added. The solid which precipitated was collected to afford 8.5 g (30%) of hydroxyl-(6-methoxy-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-naphthalen-2-yl)-acetic acid; Mp 212-214° C., MS m/z 251 (M+H).

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