Methyl 4-Formylbenzoate → Benzoic acid, 4-(1-hydroxypropyl)-, methyl ester

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To a solution of 4-formyl-benzoic acid methyl ester (3.0 g, 18.3 mmol) in THF (10 mL) at 0° C. is added ethylmagnesium bromide (2M, 10 mL). After stirring at room temperature for 2 hours, it is quenched with saturated ammonium chloride, extracted with EtOAc. The organic is concentrated to give the titled compound as colorless oil: 2.2 g (62%).

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