HCID 59238245, compound → (3-bromo-2,5-dimethylphenyl)methanol

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 3-bromo-2,5-dimethylbenzoic acid (3.5 g, 15 mmol) in anhydrous THF was added borane THF complex (1.0 M, 25 mL, 25 mmol) at 0° C., then the reaction was warmed to ambient temperature overnight. The reaction was quenched with MeOH and concentrated to afford (3-bromo-2,5-dimethylphenyl)methanol.

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