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HRID 993230Generated: November 2, 2026

Ethylene Glycol → 2-(2-Chloro-6-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantEthylene GlycolHCID 174—
ReactantPotassium HydroxideHCID 14797—
Reactant2-Chloro-6-methoxybenzeneacetonitrileHCID 22327511—
Product2-(2-Chloro-6-methoxyphenyl)acetic acidHCID 22327488—

Reaction Steps

325 g of 2-chloro-6-methoxyphenylacetonitrile are reacted with 171 g of potassium hydroxide in 690 ml of ethylene glycol. 331 g of solid are obtained (m.p. 164-165° C.).

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS06472419B1
Source datasetuspto-grants-2002_10
ORD IDord-e0f184c48bd34a22ab4d74065af3a5f3
Source noteuspto-grants-2002_10