Benzoyl Peroxide → HCID 19429904, compound

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To a solution of (E) -methyl-2-[2-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]-2-methoxyiminoacetate (4.60 g) in benzene (120 ml), N-bromosuccinimide (2.88 g) and benzoyl peroxide (0.37 g) were added, and the resultant mixture was refluxed for 1 hour, followed by cooling to room temperature. Insoluble materials were removed by filtration and, after removal of the solvent, the residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography to give (E) -methyl-2-[2-(3-bromomethylphenoxy)phenyl]-2-methoxyiminoacetate (4.60 g).

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