Benzyl 6-benzoyloxyhexanoate → 6-(Benzoyloxy)hexanoic acid

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To a solution of benzyl 6-benzoyloxy-hexanoate (c) (38.09 g) in ethyl acetate was added 5% Pd/C (3 g) and the resultant mixture was stirred under a hydrogen atmosphere for 24 hours. The crude product obtained by treating in the conventional manner was distilled under reduced pressure (1 mmHg, 182°-192° C.) to give the title compound (d).

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