Kojic Acid → 5-(benzyloxy)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-4H-pyran-4-one

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To the solution of kojic acid (28 g) in DMF (200 ml) was added potassium carbonate (32 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. After benzyl chloride (25 g) was added, the mixture was further stirred for 60 minutes. The solvent was evaporated. The residue was then extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and dried. After the solvent was evaporated, the residue was crystallized from ethyl acetate to give 5-benzyloxy-2-hydroxymethyl-4-oxo-4H-pyran (34.6 g).

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