HCID 18381591, compound → 4-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethoxy)benzoic acid

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5 g of benzyl 4-(methoxycarbonylmethyloxy)benzoate were dissolved in methanol/ethyl acetate and hydrogenated in the presence of 600 mg of catalyst (Pd/C, 10% strength). After flushing with inert gas, the catalyst was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo. The residue was triturated with diisopropyl ether/heptane (9/1) and filtered off with suction. Yield: 3.3 g.

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