Methanol → 2-(Isopropylthio)benzaldehyde

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To a solution of 2-(isopropylthio)benzoic acid (0.98 g, 5 mmol) in THF (10 ml) was added dropwise borane-dimethyl sulphide complex (0.8 ml, 8 mmol) at 3° C. under argon with vigorous stirring. After continuing to stir in an ice bath for 30 min, the reaction was left to stand at RT for a further 24 h. Methanol (1.5 ml) was added cautiously and the reaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in diethyl ether (50 ml), and washed with saturated K2CO3 solution and NaCl solution. Aqueous solutions were additionally extracted with ether, the combined organic phases were dried over MgSO4 and filtered, and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was taken up in dichloromethane (30 ml), admixed cautiously with PCC (1.20 g, 5.6 mmol) and stirred at room temperature for 36 h. After solvent removal, the residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel (10:1 hexane:ethyl acetate). Yield 0.69 g (76%).

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