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HRID 441417Generated: October 31, 2026

Sulfuric Acid → 2-(4-Phenoxymethylphenoxy)-propionic acid

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantSulfuric AcidHCID 1118—
ReactantPotassium HydroxideHCID 14797—
Reactant2-(4-Phenoxymethylphenoxy)-propionamideHCID 21421172—
SolventEthanolHCID 702—
Product2-(4-Phenoxymethylphenoxy)-propionic acidHCID 21421173—

Reaction Steps

One gram of 2-(4-phenoxymethylphenoxy)-propionamide (obtainable from the nitrile with sulfuric acid at 25°) and 2 g. of KOH are refluxed in 40 ml. of ethanol for 3 hours; after evaporation, the mixture is worked up as usual, yielding 2-(4-phenoxymethylphenoxy)-propionic acid.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS04039683
Source datasetuspto-grants-1977_08
ORD IDord-41538ffbad8f40bb9ea7d1a7dc0115df
Source noteuspto-grants-1977_08