4-tert-Butylbenzaldehyde → Bourgeonal

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4-Tert-butyl 1-(3-methoxy-2-propen-1-yl)benzene was similarly prepared as described in Examples I and II. First, 4-tert-butyl benzaldehyde (commercially available from TCI Company) was used to obtain 3-(4-tert-butyl-phenyl)-propionaldehyde (1.1 Kg), which was consequently used to afford 4-tert-butyl 1-(3-methoxy-2-propen-1-yl)benzene (636 g). The product 4-tert-butyl 1-(3-methoxy-2-propen-1-yl)benzene has a boiling point of 98° C. at a pressure of 1.2 mmHg.

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