Hydroquinone → HCID 25165900, compound

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Reaction Steps

According to the same procedure as described in Preparation 6, hydroquinone and propionyl chloride were reacted and the reaction mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The ethyl acetate extract was thoroughly washed with water and the solvent was removed. The residue was distilled under a reduced pressure to give hydroquinone monopropionate. b.p. 140°-142.5° C./3 mmHg, m.p. 68°-74° C.

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