Acetic Acid → HCID 53866074, compound

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Reaction Steps

A solution of 2 g. of methyl 3,8-dimethyldeca-2,7-dienoate in 20 ml. of dry ether is added with stirring to 0.4 g. of lithium aluminum hydride covered in ether at 0°. After about one hour, 2.5 ml. of acetic acid is added. The mixture is washed with ice water and the ether phase dried and evaporated to yield 3,8-dimethyldeca-2,7-dien-1-ol which is treated with phosphorus tribromide to yield 1-bromo-3,8-dimethyldeca-2,7-diene.

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