http://www.orgsyn.org/orgsyn/prep.asp?prep=cv3p0745 (http://www.orgsyn.org/orgsyn/prep.asp?prep=cv3p0745)
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(paracelsus: "Protocatechuic Acid from Turmeric", Chemicals & Equipment) by paracelsus that led me on the search where i found the above.Yep, you are really sharp today.
Hey now, do I sense a little sarcasm? :P
Why would you want to produce the benzoic acid?
I don't. I'm saying that it might be an unwanted side reaction.
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