Potassium Carbonate → 4-(4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)benzaldehyde

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To a homogeneous mixture of 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenol (1.2 g, 7.5 mmol) and 4-fluorobenzaldehyde (0.8 mL, 7.5 mmol) in anhydrous DMF (15 mL), under an argon atmosphere, was added potassium carbonate (1.04 g, 7.5 mmol). The mixture was heated at 150° C. for 4 h before being poured over ice. The resultant precipitate was isolated by vacuum filtration, washed thoroughly with water, dried under vacuum to afford the desired compound (1.4 g, 70%) as a cream colored solid, which was used without further purification. MS (ESI): 267.1 (M+H)+.

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