4-Methylbenzaldehyde → 2-(4-Methylphenyl)oxirane

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of Trimethylsulfonium iodide (1-1.2 equiv.) in DMSO is added sodium hydride 60% dispersion in oil (1-1.8 equiv.) portionwise over 5 min. and stirred for 1 h at RT. A solution of 4-methylbenzaldehyde (1 equiv.) in DMSO is added to the reaction mixture dropwise over 20 min. and stirred at RT for 4 h. The reaction is monitored by TLC and the reaction mixture poured in water and extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic extract is washed with water, followed by brine, and dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate and evaporated to dryness to afford 2-p-tolyloxirane as crude product.

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