Iodine → 5-(3-iodopropyl)-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene

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A solution of 9.25 g. (0.0314 mole) of 5-(3-ethoxypropyl)-5-hydroxy-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene prepared as above in 45 ml. of acetic anhydride is heated on the steam-bath for 90 minutes then cooled to 65°C. A stream of nitrogen is passed through the solution while 30 ml. of hydriodic acid (sp. gr., 1.5) is added in portions, keeping the temperature below 90°C. The solution develops a dark brown iodine color during the addition. The solution is heated to 80°C. for 30 minutes, then cooled and poured into ice-water. The brown oil that separates is extracted into benzene and the extract washed with water, dilute sodium thiosulfate solution and finally with water. Evaporation of the benzene gives the product 5-(3-iodopropyl)-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene as a yellow oil. A sample gives a precipitate with alcoholic silver nitrate solution.

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