Hydrochloric Acid → 4-(7-Octenyloxy)benzoic acid

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4.9 g of compound (8) and 3.7 g of potassium hydroxide were added to a solvent mixture of 50 ml of water and 20 ml of methanol, and the mixture was refluxed for 5 hours. The reaction solution was poured to 200 ml water, and the mixture was adjusted approximately to pH 1 with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The solid matters formed therein were filtered, washed with water and dried, to obtain 4.0 g of compound (9) (Yield: 87%)

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