Methyl 1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-6-carboxylate → 1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decan-6-ylmethanol

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To a solution of methyl 1,4-dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-6-carboxylate (3.87 g, 19.3 mmol) in THF (40 mL) and cooled to 0°C. LiAlH4 was added dropwise and stirred for 5 hours. The reaction was quenched by subsequent dropwise addition of water (1.3 mL) 15% NaOH (1.3 mL) and water (2.6 mL) and filtered thru a CELITE® pad. Concentration of the filtrate afforded the title compound as clear oil that was carried to the next step without further purification. MS m/z 173.1 (M+1).

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