Malonic Acid → 3-(Naphthalen-2-yl)acrylic acid

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A solution of 2-naphthylaldehyde (3 g), piperidine (0.49 ml) and malonic acid (4.0 g) in pyridine (15 ml) was stirred for 2 hrs at 120° C. After cooling, the solution was acidified with conc. sulphuric acid. The solution was extracted with EtOAc. The oily layer was washed, dried, and evaporated to give the title compound (3.6 g) having the following physical data:

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