HCID 1729098, compound → HCID 261628, compound

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Reaction Steps

A mixture of methyl 2-(methylsulphonyloxy)benzoate (6.9 g) in hydrochloric acid (6M) was heated at reflux for 0.75 hours. The cooled mixture was diluted with ether and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with aqueous sodium chloride solution, dried (MgSO4) and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated to dryness to give 2-(methylsulphonyloxy)benzoic acid (6.1 g) as a white solid m.p. 125°-126° C.

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