Ethanol → HCID 70608017, compound

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A solution of 40 g., of 3-phenyl-7-benzofuranacetic acid in 400 ml. of ethanol and 40 ml. of sulfuric acid is heated under reflux for four hours. The solution is partially concentrated under reduced pressure, poured onto ice and extracted with ether. The ether is washed, dried and concentrated and the residue distilled to give ethyl 3-phenyl-7-benzofuranacetate, b.p. 187°-189°/0.12 mm.

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