3-(9,10-Methanoanthracen-9(10H)-yl)prop-2-enoic acid → HCID 12507124, compound

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A mixture of β-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-methano-9-anthryl)acrylic acid (612 mg) and 5% palladium-charcoal (120 mg) in ethanol was stirred under a hydrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 2 hours. The catalyst was removed by filtration, and the solution was evaporated to dryness to give β-(9,10-dihydro-9,10-methano-9-anthryl)propionic acid. M.P. 185°-189° C.

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