... Journal ... J. Org. Chem. ... The combined organic layer was washed with brine solution (2.7 kg). Analysis of the product solution by HPLC indicated 955 g (87.5%) of 3 present. The MTBE of 3 solution (6.43 kg, 948 g 3, 7.29 mol) was removed by distillation, and methanol was added. ...