Benzyl Bromide → Benzyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoate

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To a solution of 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid (1.49 g, 8.96 mmol) in dimethylformamide (21.5 mL) were added potassium carbonate (1.30 g, 9.41 mmol) and benzyl bromide (1.69 g, 9.86 mmol), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with toluene and water to separate the phases. The residue obtained by concentrating the organic layer under reduced pressure was subjected to silica gel column chromatography (hexane-ethyl acetate 5:1→3:1) to give 2.16 g of benzyl 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate as oil (yield: 94%).

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