Process for the preparation of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-phenylacetic acid

摘要

The present invention relates to a novel process for the preparation of 2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)-phenylacetic acid a compound having useful anti-inflammatory properties. The process comprises reacting a 2-halo-phenylacetic acid or a salt thereof under basic conditions in the presence of metallic copper with 2,4-dichlorophenol or a salt thereof.