Sodium Hydroxide → 2-{[3-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1,2-benzisoxazol-6-yl]oxy}pentanoic acid

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A solution of 3.5 g of ethyl 2-{[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,2-benzisoxazol-6-yl]oxy}pentanoate, 30 ml 15% sodium hydroxide and 30 ml methanol is heated under reflux for 1.5 hr. The reaction mixture is poured into ice/dil hydrochloric acid with stirring. The precipitate is collected, washed with water and dried in vacuo. Recrystallization from toluene/acetonitrile affords 2-{[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-1,2-benzisoxazol-6-yl]oxy}pentanoic acid, mp 170° C.

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