Benzoyl Peroxide → 4-(Bromomethyl)benzophenone

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To a solution of 4.0 g (20 mmol) of 4-benzoyltoluene and 3.6 g (20 mmol) of N-bromosuccinimide in 120 ml of carbon tetrachloride was added 0.05 g (0.2 mmol) of benzoyl peroxide. The reaction was refluxed for 17 hours, cooled to room temperature and filtered. The filtrate was evaporated and the crude product was taken on without further purification.

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