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Synthesis 1988; 1988(5): 386-388
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27583
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A High-Yield Route to 2,5-Di-n-alkyl-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic Acids

Matthias Rehahn* , Arnulf-Dieter Schlüter, W. James Feast
  • *Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung, Postfach 3148, D-6500 Mainz, Federal Republic of Germany
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20 August 2002 (online)

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A simple and inexpensive method for preparing the previously unknown 2,5-di-n-alkylterephthalic acids 5a-d in high yields is presented. The length of the alkyl chains can be varied easily (n = 6, 8, 12, 16).

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