Sulfuric Acid → 1-Methylethyl 2-hydroxy-5-(1-oxooctadecyl)benzoate

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A solution of the title product of Example 4 (6.2 mmole) and sulfuric acid (0.5 ml) in 120 ml of isopropyl alcohol (100 ml) was heated at 45° C. for 12 days, refluxed for 36 hours, and concentrated on a rotary evaporator to an oil. The oil was dissolved in methylene chloride, washed with water, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated under vacuum to give the title compound, m.p. 72°-73° C.

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