Methyl 4-ethynylbenzoate → 4-[4-(3'-Methylbiphenyl-2-yl)but-3-en-1-ynyl]benzoic acid

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Reaction Steps

In a similar manner to that of Example 1(e), by reaction of 2.10 g (6.55 mmol) of 2-(2-iodovinyl)-3'-methylbiphenyl obtained in Example 21(b) with 1.05 g (6.55 mmol) of methyl 4-ethynylbenzoate, 520 mg (22%) of the expected compound are obtained in the form of a yellow oil.

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