Chlorotriethylsilane → [4-(3-Chloro-2-methylpropyl)phenyl](triethyl)silane

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A solution of 24.7 parts of 2-methyl-3-(4-bromophenyl)-propyl chloride in 20 parts of tetrahydrofuran (THF) were added dropwise to 2.4 parts of magnesium in 25 parts of THF. The reaction was maintained at from 50° to 52° C., and the mixture was then refluxed for a further 30 minutes. 16.5 parts of triethylchlorosilane were added dropwise at room temperature and the mixture was then refluxed again for 6 hours, cooled and filtered. The solution was concentrated and the residue was distilled to give, at a boiling point of 115°-120° C./0.01 mm Hg, 20.3 parts of 2-methyl-3-(4-triethylsilylphenyl)-propyl chloride of n24 1.5080.

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