Methanol → 2-Bromo-1-(6,7-dimethoxynaphthalen-2-yl)ethan-1-one

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Reaction Steps

A solution of bromine (4.5 g, 0.029 mol) in chloroform (30 ml) is added dropwise to a solution of 6,7-dimethoxy-2-acetylnaphthalene (6.7 g, 0.029 mol) in a mixture chloroform (70 ml)/methanol (15 ml). Once the reaction mixture discoloures, it is concentrated to dryness and the residue is treated with a mixture ethyl ether/isopropyl ether. The thus obtained solid is triturated with methanol yielding 6,7-dimethoxy-2-(2-bromoacetyl)naphthalene M.p. 120°-122° C.

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