Sodium borohydride → HCID 64515792, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a RT solution of 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)cyclopentanone (Step B) (482.5 mg, 2.54 mmol) in MeOH (5 ml) was added sodium borohydride (96 mg, 2.54 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred under nitrogen for 30 minutes, then, concentrated, added water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound as a mixture of diastereomers that was used without further purification. Mass spectrum (ESI) 175.3 (M+1 minus 18).

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