Methanol → 4-(Bromomethyl)benzeneethanol

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Borane dimethylsulphide complex (2M in THF, 4.37 mL) was added dropwise to a solution of 2-(4-(bromomethyl)phenyl)acetic acid (1.0 g) in THF (20 mL) at 20° C. and the mixture stirred for 1 hour. Methanol was added dropwise until bubbling ceased and the solvent evaporated in vacuo. Purification was by silica gel chromatography eluting with 30% ethyl acetate in isohexane. The fractions containing product were combined and evaporated in vacuo to give the subtitled compound as a white crystalline solid. Yield 0.86 g.

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