7-Methylcoumarin → 7-(Bromomethyl)-2h-chromen-2-one

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 7-methylcoumarin (50 g) in acetonitorile (1.2 L) were added N-bromosuccinimide (56 g) α,α′-azobisisobutyronitrile (510 mg) and the mixture was stirred at 78° C. for 30 minutes. The reaction solution was concentrated and then added water (1 L). The appeared crystal was filtrated to give the title compound (76 g) having the following physical data.

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