Benzyl Chloride → Benzyl 2-naphthyl ether

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28.2 g (200 mmol) of β-naphthol and 30.4 g (220 mmol) of potassium carbonate were mixed in 80 ml of dimethylformamide, 27.8 g (220 mmol) of benzyl chloride were added dropwise, and the mixture was heated at 120° C. for 2 hours. The residue formed was filtered off, and the filtrate was admixed with water to the onset of cloudiness. Filtration of the cold mixture and drying of the solid gave 44.6 g (95%) of β-naphthyl benzyl ether; melting point: 101° C.

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