Reaction #49706

Reaction equation

( 1 )

(R)-(+)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-octyl 4-benzyloxybenzoate

hydrogen

→

titled compound

(R)-(+)-1,1,1-trifluoro-2-octyl 4-hydroxybenzoate

Solvents

methanol

Conditions

Procedure

To a solution of the compound obtained in (1) above (3.8 g) in methanol (100 ml), was added 10% Pd on carbon (0.4 g). The mixture was subjected to hydrogenation in an atmosphere of hydrogen to obtain the titled compound (2.8 g).

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