4-Methoxybenzenethiol → Ethyl octanoate

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2-4-Methoxy-phenylsulfanyl)-octanoic acid ethyl ester was prepared according to the general method as outlined in example 9. Starting from ethyl-2-bromooctanoate (11.8 g, 47.3 mmol) and 4-methoxythiophenol (6 g, 43 mmol). Yield: 7.24 g (57%); clear oil; MS: 311.2 (M+H)+, 2-4-Methoxy-benzenesulfonyl)-octanoic acid ethyl ester was prepared according to the general method as outlined in example 9. Starting from 2-(4-methoxy-phenylsulfanyl)-octanoic acid ethyl ester (4.0 g, 13.6 mmol). Yield 3.7 g (83%); clear oil; MS: 343.3 (M+H)+.

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