Hydrochloric Acid → 4-Tert-butyl-2-[5-(2-carboxyphenylmethoxy)benzofuran-2-yl]thiazole

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A mixture of 4-tert-butyl-2-[5-(2-methoxycarbonylphenylmethoxy)benzofuran-2-yl]thiazole (0.28 g) and 4N aqueous sodium hydroxide (1.0 ml) in methanol (5 ml) was stirred under reflux 5.5 hours. After being cooled, the resulting solution was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was dissolved in water and adjusted to pH 4 with diluted aqueous hydrochloric acid to give crystals. The crystals were filtered and washed with water to give 4-tert-butyl-2-[5-(2-carboxyphenylmethoxy)benzofuran-2-yl]thiazole (0.27 g).

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