Benzyl Alcohol → Benzyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate

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A mixture of ε-caprolactone (a) (40 g), benzyl alcohol and p-toluenesulfonic acid monohydrate (0.7 g) was stirred at 100° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was treated in the conventional manner and was distilled under reduced pressure (1 mmHg, 140°-154° C.) to give the title compound (b). Yield: 27.37 g (35%)

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