4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde → 1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-1-propanol

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To a solution of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (1.50 g) in THF (30 mL) was added dropwise a solution of 2-phenylethyl magnesium bromide in ether (15.2 mL, 1.7M) at 0°. After being stirred overnight at room temperature (RT) using a mechanical stirrer, it was poured onto a buffer (pH 7), extracted with ethyl acetate and the organic phase was dried and evaporated. The title compound was obtained after crystallization from ethyl acetate/hexane and was used directly in the next step.

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