Acetic Anhydride → 6-Bromo-2-naphthyl acetate

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Reaction Steps

6-bromo-2-naphthol is obtained according to the procedure of Example 1. A solution of acetic anhydride, sodium acetate, and the 6-bromo-2-naphthol in toluene is then refluxed for about 2 1/2 hours. Crude 2-acetoxy-6-bromonaphthalene is isolated therefrom by stripping the solvent from the organic layer after washing with water. The acetoxy compound is then purified by recrystallization from n-butanol.

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