HCID 57890029, compound → HCID 57890157, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a 0° C. solution of 4-[1-ethyl-1-(4-methyl-thiophen-2-yl)-propyl]-2-methyl-benzoic acid methyl ester (6.7 g, 21.2 mmol) in THF (100 ml) is added 1M LiA1H4/THF (32 ml, 32 mmol). After stirring at RT for 2 h, the reaction is quenched with water (1 ml) followed by 5N NaOH solution (1 ml) and water (3 ml). The mixture is filtered and the filtrate is concentrated to give the title compound as a clear oil (6 g, 98%).

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