Cyclohexanol → Cyclohexyl methanesulfonate

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To a stirred solution of cyclohexanol (Aldrich, 10.2 g, 100 mmol) in methylene chloride (250 mL) at 0° C., Methane sulfonyl chloride (8.52 mL, 110 mmol) and triethyl amine (17.5 mL, 125 mmol) were added slowly and the mixture was stirred for 2 hrs. The reaction was quenched with water and the mixture was washed with 0.5 N HCl and brine solution. The organic layer was dried with sodium sulfate. Removal of solvent gave a yellow oil. 18.05 g.

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