Acid (VII).--A solution of 2 g. of VI and 1.4 cc. of 30% hydrogen peroxide in 20 cc. of dioxane at 80-90'was treated cautiously with 7 cc. of 10% sodium hydroxide in portions. A vigorous reaction ensued and the yellow color disappeared. Acidified and diluted with 100 cc. of water, the solution slowly deposited needles of good product; yield, 2 g.(92%). The acid is very soluble in dioxane, moderately so in alcohol or ether, very sparingly soluble in ...