Bromine → 3-Bromo-6-methoxy-2-methylbenzonitrile

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A solution of Br2 (261 mg, 1.63 mmol) in CCl4 (1 mL) was added over 15 min to a solution of 2-methoxy-6-methylbenzonitrile in CCl4 (3 mL) at −10° C. containing 4 mg of Fe powder. After 45 min the reaction was poured into ice water (10 mL). The organic layer was washed with Na2SO3 (aq.) solution (10 mL*2), brine (20 mL) and dried over Na2SO4, concentrated in vacuo to give 3-bromo-6-methoxy-2-methylbenzonitrile.

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