2-methylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1-carboxylic acid

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-1,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.05 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920, 731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ8..03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H, 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-1,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.05 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920, 731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ8..03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H, 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-1,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.05 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920, 731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ8..03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H, 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-1,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085g, 0.50 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere is added a polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogenous dispersion of rhodium and aluminum (0.100 g). The solution is heated to reflux for 19 hours. On cooling the reaction mixture is diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution is acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent is evaporated using a rotary evaporator to give 2-methylbenzoic acid. The solution is heated to reflux for 19 hours On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer is dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate The solvent is evaporated a rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-l,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.50 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g as prepared according to Example 1). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 hours. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920,731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g as prepared according to Example 1) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 hours On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-l,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.50 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g as prepared according to Example 1). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 hours. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920,731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g as prepared according to Example 1) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 hours On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-l,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.50 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g as prepared according to Example 1). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 hours. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920,731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ 8.03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g as prepared according to Example 1) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 hours On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: To a suspension of 2-methyl-1,4-dihydrobenzoic acid (0.085 g, 0.05 mmol; 81% pure, from Aldrich Chemical Company) in decalin (5 mL) under a nitrogen atmosphere was added the polysiloxane matrix material containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g). The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h. On cooling the reaction mixture was diluted with hexane (25 mL) and extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL). The basic aqueous solution was acidified and extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL). The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator gave 2-methylbenzoic acid (0.065 g. 96%). IR(KBr) 3600-2000 (br), 2923, 1694, 1300, 920, 731 cm-1. 1H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl3) δ8..03 (ddd, J=8.5, 3.0, 1.5 Hz, 1 H), 7.42 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H, 7.26 (td, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J=8.5, 1.5 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H). containing a homogeneous dispersion of metal particles (0.100 g) The solution was heated to reflux for 19 h On cooling the reaction mixture extracted with aqueous sodium hydroxide (5%) solution (2×5 mL) extracted with chloroform (3×4 mL) The combined organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate Removal of solvent on rotary evaporator