Acetone → 2'-Methanesulfonyl-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid

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To a solution of 0.977 g (0.004 mole) of 2′-(methylthio)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid of Example 14, Step A, in 25 mL of water and 75 mL of acetone was added 10 g. (0.163 mole) of oxone. The mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature. The acetone was removed in vacuo, and the residue was collected (0.80 g) and washed with water to provide a solid, m.p. 273-275° C.

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