Process for preparing 2-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)propionic acid
US3975432A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 1974 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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