Trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride → 4-Cyano-2-methoxyphenyl trifluoromethanesulfonate

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24 ml (141 mmol) of trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride are slowly added dropwise to a solution of 20 g (134 mmol) of 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzonitrile in pyridine (80 ml), keeping the reaction temperature below 25° C. with the aid of an ice bath. The suspension is then stirred at RT for 1 h. Ice-water (400 ml) is added, and the suspension is stirred further until room temperature is reached. It is then filtered, the solid is dissolved in ethyl acetate, and the solution is washed with saturated sodium chloride solution. The organic phase is dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated. 37.13 g (92% of theory) of the title compound are obtained as a white solid.

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