2-Bromo-3-methylbenzoic acid → (2-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)methanol

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A solution of 2-bromo-3-methylbenzoic acid (4.0 g, 18.60 mmol) in THF (93 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and LAH (1.41 g, 37.2 mmol) added by portion. After the reaction completed, aq. K/Na tartrate was added and the reaction stirred overnight. The aqueous layer was extracted with EtOAc and the organic layer was then washed with water and brine (3× ea.), dried over Na2SO4 and concentrated in vacuo to give (2-bromo-3-methylphenyl)methanol as a clear oil that was used without further purification.

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