2-Iodotoluene → 2-Iodobenzyl Bromide

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o-Iodobenzyl bromide was prepared by the procedure described by H. A. Sloviter, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 71, p.3360 (1949) for p-iodobenzyl bromide by starting with o-iodotoluene. The crude product was distilled at reduced pressure to yield a liquid product, bp. 85°-92°/0.5 mm Hg, which crystallized spontaneously to yield a solid product having a mp of 42°-49°.

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