Hydrochloric Acid → HCID 23468286, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 4.8 g. of ethyl p-{[6-(2-naphthyloxy)hexyl]amino}benzoate and 4.8 g. of potassium hydroxide in 100 ml. of 95% ethanol is refluxed for 3 hours. The solution is cooled, diluted with water and acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid. The mixture is filtered and the solid washed with ethanol and water and recrystallized from ether-methylene chloride and acetone to give crystals, m.p. 157°-159° C.

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