Benzyl Bromide → 1-(Benzyloxy)-4-iodobenzene

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Reaction Steps

2.4 g of 50% sodium hydride in oil is added at 0° C. and under an inert atmosphere to 10 g of para-iodo-phenol in 150 ml of dimethylformamide, the mixture is maintained under agitation for 30 minutes and 5.9 ml of benzyl bromide is added. After agitation for 30 minutes while allowing the reaction medium to return to ambient temperature, the reaction medium is poured onto ice and a precipitation of the product is observed. After drying, 14.7 g of expected product is obtained.

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