Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 54684418, compound

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Reaction Steps

6.5 g (0.02 mol) of 1,1',5,5'-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2,2'-dioxo-[3,4'-bi-2H-pyrrole]-1,1'-diacetic acid dimethyl ester are stirred in 100 ml of water and 20 ml of concentrated aqueous sodium hydroxide solution for 12 hours at 90°. The solution is then rendered strongly acidic with concentrated aqueous hydrochloric acid solution while cooling with an ice-water bath. The resulting suspension is stirred for a further 2 hours in order to complete the reaction, then filtered, washed with water and acetone and dried under a high vacuum. 1,1',5,5'-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-2,2'-dioxo-[3,4'-bi-2H-pyrrole]-1,1'-diacetic acid is obtained in the form of white microcrystals having a melting point of 268° (decomposition).

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