N-bromobutanimide → HCID 22646671, compound

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To a solution of ethyl 2-(4-aminophenyl)-2-methylpropionate (4.74 g in 40 mL dry methylene chloride) at 0° C. was added 4.08 g of N-bromosuccinimide and the mixture stirred at low temperature. After 1 hour, the mixture was warmed to room temperature and concentrated in vacuo. Purification of the residue by flash chromatography on silica gel (hexane:ethyl acetate, 9:1; then 8:2) gave the title compound, 5.46 g.

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