Pyrogallol → Bendiocarb phenol

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A solution of pyrogallol (63 parts) in 2,2-dimethoxypropane (100 parts) and benzene (100 parts) containing toluenesulphonic acid (0.01 parts) was slowly distilled through a fractionating column during 4 hours, removing liquid (150 parts), boiling point 57°-64°C. A few drops of triethylamine were then added and the mixture thoroughly washed with water, dried and evaporated. Distillation gave 4-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxole (36 parts), boiling point 110°C/0.7 mm., which was purified by recrystallisation from carbon tetrachloride. Melting point 88°-90°C.

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