Kojic Acid → Chlorokojic acid

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To Kojic acid (FLUKA, 1 g) was added thionyl chloride (ALDRICH, 1.027 mL). The yellow mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The precipitate was filtered, then washed with hexane and vacuum dried to afford 1.08 g of the title compound as a pale yellow solid.

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