Benzyl Alcohol → HCID 13340179, compound

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Reaction Steps

46.5 g (0.3 mole) of 6-chlorohexanoic acid and 35.6 g of benzyl alcohol in 500 ml of toluene are heated in the presence of 1 g of p-toluenesulphonic acid, using a water separator. When the reaction has ended, the mixture is washed with 5% strength sodium bicarbonate solution and water, dried with sodium sulphate and concentrated and the residue is distilled, 61.5 g (85% of theory) of benzyl 6-chlorohexanoate of boiling point 163° to 165°/4 mm being obtained.

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