Ethyl Acetate → HCID 66704060, compound

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To 4′-Methoxy-2′-nitro-biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid methyl ester (4.00 g) suspended in ethanol (150 mL) and ethyl acetate (150 mL) is added 5% palladium on carbon (0.300 g). The reaction mixture is placed under an atmosphere of hydrogen (50 psi) and is shaken on a Parr apparatus. After 18 h, the reaction mixture is degassed with nitrogen and is filtered through a plug of silica gel, eluting with 700 mL ethyl acetate and 600 mL methylene chloride. The filtrate is evaporated to afford the title compound (3.52 g, >99%) as a white solid.

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