1-(Chloromethoxy)-2-methoxyethane → HCID 14700405, compound

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A solution of 2-bromo-3-(l-hydroxyethyl)thiophene (97.5 g, 0.47 mol) in dry methylene chloride (400 ml) was cooled in ice and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (68.2 g, 0.517 mol) was added followed by methoxyethoxymethYl chloride (64.4 g, 0.517 mol). The solution was stirred at room temperature over night. The dark solution was washed with water, 3N HCl, saturated NaHCO3 and finally with water. The solution was dried over anhydrous Na2SO4 filtered and concentrated in vacuo at room temperature. A dark amber oil was obtained (123.1 g). The impure product was distilled and the product was collected at 108-116° C. at 0.7 mm Hg. to give 91.1 g (66%) of colorless liquid. NMR supported the structure.

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