(5-Methoxy-1-benzofuran-2-yl)methanol → 2-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, 5-methoxy-

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To a solution of 5-methoxy-2-hydroxymethylbenzofuran (16.0 gm; 90 mmoles) in ethyl acetatel (1 L) was added MnO2 (78 gm, 900 mmoles). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Then this suspension was filtered through celite and concentrate in vacuo. The filtrate yielded the title Compound E9, (9.5 gm, 60%).

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