Sodium Hydroxide → 3,5-Difluoro-4-(2-propynyloxy)benzoic acid

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To 10 ml of ethanol were added 2.2 g of 2-propynyl 3,5-difluoro-4-(2-propynyloxy)benzoate and 6 ml of 15% aqueous sodium hydroxide solution, and the mixture obtained was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. Then, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Hydrochloric acid was added to the residue for acidification. Crystals precipitated were collected by filtration and dried to obtain 1.8 g of 3,5-difluoro-4-(2-propynyloxy)benzoic acid.

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