Acetic Acid → HCID 70984126, compound

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A solution of diethyl 2-(2-methylquinolin-8-yl)malonate (2.34 g, 7.77 mmol), 6 N HCl (7.77 mL, 46.6 mmol) in water, and acetic acid (7.77 mL) was heated at 106° C. for 18 hours. After cooling to ambient temperature, the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to give 2-(2-methylquinolin-8-yl)acetic acid (1.56 g, 99.8%) as a solid.

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