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Process for preparing 2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid

US3975432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 21, 1974
Grant dateAug 17, 1976
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F3/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

2-(6-Methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid is prepared by reacting di(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-zinc or 6-methoxy-2-naphthylzinc halide with a lower alkyl 2-halopropionate in a suitable solvent to form a lower alkyl 2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionate and hydrolyzing the ester group thereof. The product has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic activities.

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