Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 70199009, compound

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

A solution of 2-(3-ethoxycarbonylpropyl)-7-nitrobenzo[b]furan (1.0 g) in a mixture of aqueous 1N-sodium hydroxide (7.2 ml) and ethanol (5 ml) was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. The reaction mixture was diluted with water and acidified with 4N-hydrochloric acid. The separated solid was collected, washed with water and dried to give 2-(3-carboxypropyl)-7-nitrobenzo[b]furan (752 mg).

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