Water → Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-4-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenoxy)-

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To a solution of 9.40 grams (g) (0.0576 mole) of 3,4-dichlorophenol dissolved in 150 milliliters (ml) of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) was added 2.30 g (0.0576 mole) of sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The mixture was heated to 60° C. and 10.0 g (0.0524 mole) of 4-chlorophenyl methyl sulfone was added. The reaction mixture was heated at 165° C. for 2.5 hours (hrs) and cooled. The mixture was poured into water and the crystalline product collected by filtration, washed well with water and dried, which gave 12.8 g (77.1% yield) of product. Recrystallization from ethanol afforded purified 4-(4-(methylsulfonyl)phenoxy)-1,2-dichlorobenzene, melting at a melting point (mp) of 124.5°-125.5° C.

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