Sulfuric Acid → 2-(2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinolin-4-yl)acetic acid

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150 g (0.57 mol) of 3-acetyloxy-5-oxo-5-phenylamino-2-pentenoic acid are poured in small portions while stirring into 500 ml of 95-97% sulphuric acid, and the reaction medium is then heated to 100° C. for 2 h. After being cooled, this solution is poured into a mixture of 1 kg of ice and 500 ml of water while stirring. The solid thereby obtained is drained. It is washed with 3 times 100 ml of water and dried for 8 h at 60° C. 60.5 g (52%) of 2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-4-quinolineacetic acid, melting point 213°-215° C., are obtained.

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