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An improved synthesis of ester 1 is described utilizing a bromine-lith
ium exchange and a Grignard-mediated methoxycarbonylation reaction sta
rting from 1,4-dibromobenzene, Compound 1 was converted to 2 through a
condensation and dehydration sequence with an overall yield of 41.5%.