Bromine → HCID 21531338, compound

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Reaction Steps

In a flask are placed 225 parts of 2-isobutyl-5-isopropylbenzyl chloride, 300 parts of carbon tetrachloride and 2.5 parts of iron powder. Bromine (160 parts) in 100 parts of carbon tetrachloride is added dropwise during 7 hr. The solution is washed twice with hydrochloric acid then with sodium bicarbonate solution, dilute sodium bisulfite solution, and water. The solution is dried, the carbon tetrachloride removed, and the 4-bromo-2-isobutyl-5-isopropylbenzyl chloride distilled under reduced pressure.

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