Methyl o-toluate → Methyl 2-(bromomethyl)benzoate

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To a solution of methyl 2-(methyl)benzoate 3a (9.46 g, 6.3 mmol) in chloroform (200 mL) were added NBS (13.8 g, 7.6 mmol) and benzoyl peroxide (760 mg, 0.32 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at reflux overnight. When the mixture was cooled to rt, filtered and concentrated. The residue was purified by CC, eluted with PE to give 3b as a colorless oil (9 g, 62% yield).

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