The document describes the preparation of several compounds. Methyl anthranilate is prepared by esterification of anthranilic acid with methanol using hydrogen chloride as a catalyst. Methyl salicylate is prepared by heating a mixture of salicylic acid, methanol, and sulfuric acid, then purifying the product by extraction with ether. Ethyl cinnamate is prepared by adding benzaldehyde to a mixture of ethyl acetate and sodium, then acidifying and extracting the product. 1-Phenylethanol is prepared by reducing acetophenone with sodium and alcohol, then purifying the product by extraction and distillation.