Thionyl Chloride → 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-(methylthio)benzene

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To a stirred solution of 154 g (1 mol) of 4-methylmercaptobenzyl alcohol in 1 liter of dry bensene was added dropwise 80 ml 1.1 mol) of thionyl chloride. The mixture immediately turned blue. After the addition of the thionyl chloride was completed, the mixture was heated at reflux for 2 hours. After cooling the benzene and excess thionyl chloride were distilled at ambient pressure. The product was distilled in vacuo at 105° C. (0.5 mm), to yield 160 g (93%) of water clear liquid.

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