2'-Bromoacetophenone → 2-Bromophenacyl Bromide

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This compound was prepared from 1-(2-bromo-phenyl)-ethanone (2.5 g, 12.6 mmol) in the manner described for 2-bromo-1-(2,5-dichlorophenyl)ethanone (Method I-2), affording 1.98 g (57%) of 2-bromo-1-(2-bromo-phenyl)-ethanone as a clear oil. 1H-NMR (CD2Cl2) δ 8.13 (t, J=2 Hz, 1H), 7.92 (dm, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (dm, J=8 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (t, J=8 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (s, 2H); TLC Rf=0.38, 15%, ethyl acetate-hexanes.

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