Acetic Acid → 5-Benzoxazoleacetic acid, 2-phenyl-

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A solution of α-hydroxy-2-phenyl-5-benzoxazolyl-acetonitrile (2 g.) in acetic acid (30 ml.) containing palladium or charcoal was hydrogenated for 4 hours. The catalyst was filtered off and the solution was evaporated to dryness. The residue was recrystallised to give pure 2-phenyl-5-benzoxazolylacetic acid m.p. 175° C.

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