Diazomethane → HCID 70635296, compound

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To a solution of 0.5 g. (1.47 mmol) of trans-2-(6-carboxyhexyl)-3-(1-hydroxyoctyl)cyclopentanone is added on etheral solution of diazomethane until a permanent yellow color remains. The solvent and excess diazomethane are removed un a stream of nitrogen. After removing traces of solvent at reduced pressure, 0.52 g. of trans-2-(6-carbomethoxyhexyl)-3-(1-hydroxyoctyl)cyclopentanone is obtained.

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