I hydrolyzed compound 1 to compound 2. TLC is not showing what I would have liked. There is movement of compound 2 in a 2:1 hexane/EA and cannot be distinguished from compound 1. My boss and I were talking and he wants me to wash in 5% KOH and then extract with ether. Then wash with 1 N HCL until acidic. I think this is ok, but does anyone have any advice?