Ethanol → Ethyl 3-acetylbenzoate

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A solution of 3-acetylbenzoic acid (4.00 g, 24.366 mmol) and concentrated sulfuric acid (0.078 mL, 1.462 mmol) in ethanol (100 mL) was stirred at 80° C. for 3 days. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and ethyl acetate was added to the residue. The organic layer was washed with saturated brine, dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated to give ethyl 3-acetylbenzoate as a brown powder (4.59 g, 98%).

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