Question
How can we add a methoxy group to a benzoic acid? At the meta position.
My thought process:
Use friedel craft alkylation and add a CHO and then convert to hydroxyl and use CH3-I to get methoxy, but then theres an extra carbon at the meta position...
My thought process:
Use friedel craft alkylation and add a CHO and then convert to hydroxyl and use CH3-I to get methoxy, but then theres an extra carbon at the meta position...