Methyl Salicylate → Methyl 2-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethoxy)benzoate

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

Chloroethyl acetate was slowly added to a mixture of methyl salicylate (100 g, 0.657 mol) and K2CO3 (100 g, 0.723 mol) in DMF (400 mL) at ambient temperature (20-30° C.). The reaction mixture was heated at 65-75° C. for 12-18 h. The progress of the reaction was monitored by HPLC analysis. Upon completion of reaction, the inorganics were filtered off and washed with DMF. DMF was recovered from the filtrate to obtain the product meeting the desired specifications. Yield—91-95%.

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