(E)-Methyl 3-[3-(phenylmethoxy)pyridin-2-yl]-2-propenoate → 3-(3-Hydroxy-2-pyridyl)-propionic acid methyl ester

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In an autoclave, a solution of 11.5 g of 3-(3-benzyloxy-2-pyridyl)-(2E)-2-propenoic acid methyl ester in 125 ml of methanol is hydrogenated in the presence of 1.15 g of 10% palladium catalyst on activated carbon at an initial pressure of 32 bars for 2 hours at room temperature. The reaction mixture is filtered, the filter residue is washed with methanol and the filtrate is concentrated by evaporation. 6.8 g of 3-(3-hydroxy-2-pyridyl)-propionic acid methyl ester of melting point 94°-96° C. is obtained.

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