Methanol → 4-[2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenol

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4-Benzyloxyphenyl 2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl ether (25 g., 0.066 mole), purified by recrystallization from methanol, ethyl acetate (200 ml.) and 10% palladium on charcoal (1.0 g.) are charged to a 2-liter Paar hydrogenation bottle and shaken in a hydrogen atmosphere (40-45 psi) until hydrogen uptake ceases. The catalyst is then removed by filtration and the solvent and toluene are removed in vacuo to give 17.9 g. (94% yield) of 4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)phenol, mp 55°-6° C.

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