2-Mercaptoethanol → HCID 21539895, compound

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In a nitrogen atmosphere, to a stirred solution of 12.4 grams (0.1 mole) of 2-hydroxymethyl-5-norbornene in 100 ml of dioxane was added in one portion 17.2 grams (0.22 mole) of 2-mercaptoethanol. The temperature rose from 25° to 50°. The mixture was then heated at 70° for 6.3 hours during which time a solution of 1.6 grams of α,α'-azobisisobutyronitrile in 20 ml of dioxane was added in portions. After standing overnight, the dioxane solvent and excess 2-mercaptoethanol were removed under reduced pressure. The residue was distilled to give the 2-methylol- 5 or 6-(2'-hydroxyethylthio)norbornane intermediate as a viscous oil with a boiling point of 140°-142°/0.05 mm in a yield of 15.0 grams (74%).

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