2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid → 2-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid, (+-)-

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2-(3-Methoxy-phenyl)-propionic acid (0.1 g, 0.55 mmol) was dissolved in a mixture of hydrogen bromide (2 mL) and acetic acid (2 mL) and heated to 100° C. overnight. The mixture was partitioned between H2O and EtOAc, and the aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were washed with brine, dried over MgSO4, filtered, and concentrated to give the desired product.

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