Methylparaben → Methyl 4-(2-(4-formylphenoxy)ethoxy)benzoate

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To a solution of 354 (1.21 g, 5.27 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was added methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (0.80 g, 5.27 mmol) and K2CO3 (2.91 g, 21.1 mmol). The resultant mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 6 h, filtered, and evaporated. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluent EtOAc-hexane (1:2) to afford title compound (0.83 g, 53%). LRMS (ESI): (calc.) 300.3; (found) 301.4 (MH)+.

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