4-Methylbenzyl chloride → HCID 23665764, compound

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To a solution of sodium sulfite (14.3 g, 113 mmol) in water (60 mL) was added 4-methylbenzyl chloride (15.0 mL, 1 13 mmol). The mixture was stirred under reflux for 12 hours, and cooled to rt. The precipitate was collected by filtration, and washed with water and ether to give 4-methylphenylmethanesulfonic acid sodium salt (12.5 g, 60 mmol, 53%).

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