Benzophenone → Acetic acid, (4-benzoylphenoxy)-, ethyl ester

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This molecule is an important precursor for the synthesis of the multifunctional acetophenone and benzophenone crosslinking agents disclosed in this application. The ethyl-(4-benzoyl-phenoxy)acetate was prepared by refluxing a mixture of 100.0 grams (0.51 moles) 4-hydroxybenzophenone, 85.2 grams (0.51 moles) ethyl bromoacetate and 800 ml of 2-butanone (MEK) in the presence of an excess of potassium carbonate (209 grams or 1.5 moles). After three hours, the carbonate was filtered off and the MEK removed on a rotovapor. The residue was crystallized from isopropyl alcohol to yield a white, flaky product with a sharp melting point of 82° C. The structure was confirmed by NMR.

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