Propionyl chloride → 4-(3-Bromopropylthio)phenylpropan-1-one

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To a solution of thioether from Example 1, (460 g, 2 moles) and propionyl chloride (202 g, 2.2 moles) in dichloromethane (8 L) at -15° C. was added in portions of approximately 30 g over 1 hour, aluminum chloride (320 g, 2.4 moles). After two hours at -15° C. the reaction mixture was quenched with ice until it became colorless. 1N HCl (2 L) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred until two clear phases were obtained (approximately 30 minutes). The organic layer was siphoned off and dried (Na2SO4). Evaporation afforded an oil which crystallized upon addition of hexane (2 L) and cooling in ice water bath; yield 470 g, m.p. 40°-41° C.

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