Potassium Hydroxide → 2,5-Dimethoxy acridine-9-carboxylic acid

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The crude isatin derivative from step (a) was refluxed in 60 mL of 10% potassium hydroxide in water for 4 hours. The reaction was then cooled to room temperature and filtered. The filtrate was acidified with a mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid and ice until a dark precipitate separated out. The product was collected by filtration and dried under vacuum. Yield=0.32 g (10%).

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