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HRID 386926Generated: October 30, 2026

Naproxen → Desmethylnaproxen

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantNaproxenHCID 156391—
SolventHydrogen BromideHCID 260—
ProductDesmethylnaproxenHCID 162920—

Reaction Steps

A mixture of Naproxen (500 grams, 2.774 mmol) and 48% HBr (1500 ml) was refluxed for 10 Hours, poured onto ice water (3000 ml) and stirred for 30 minutes. Crude 36 was filtered, dried (380 grams, 81%) and used as such for next stage.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS08372882B2
Source datasetuspto-grants-2013_02
ORD IDord-30ca927dffff42d7a685dc8e9c32649b
Source noteuspto-grants-2013_02