abstract |
2-(6-METHOXY-2-NAPHTYL) PROPIONIC ACID IS PREPARED BY REACTING DI(6-METHOXY-2-NAPHTHYL)ZINC OR 6-METHOXY-2NAPHTHYLZINC HALIDE WITH A LOWER ALKYL 2-HALOPROPIONATE IN A SUITABLE SOLVENT TO FORM A LOWER ALKYL 2-(6-METHOXY2-NAPHTHYL)PROPIONATE AND HYDROLYZING THE ESTER GROUP THEREOF. THE PRODUCT HAS ANTI-INFALMMATORY, ANALGESIC AND ANTI-PYRETIC ACTIVITIES. |