Acetic Anhydride → 5-Methoxy-1,3-dihydro-2-benzofuran-1,3-dione

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4-Methoxyphthalic acid (959 gm., 5.06 m) and acetic anhydride (2 l.) were mixed together and warmed to reflux. After 2 hours at reflux the solution was filtered while hot. The filtrate was cooled to room temperature and then it was cooled at -70° C. overnight. The solid precipitate was recovered by suction filtration, washed with petroleum either (40°-60°) and air dried. wt.=649 gm., m.p. 89°-94° C.

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