Benzoyl Peroxide → HCID 66611712, compound

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To a solution of methyl 2-(acetyloxy)-4-bromo-5-methylbenzoate (may be prepared as described in Description 15; 705 mg, 2.46 mmol) in carbon tetrachloride (10 ml) was added NBS (437 mg, 2.46 mmol) and benzoyl peroxide (47.6 mg, 0.15 mmol). The solution was heated at 85° C. overnight, cooled and the solvent was removed in vacuo to give a residue. Purification by column chromatography (SiO2, 6:1 cyclohexane/ethyl acetate) yielded the title compound as an oil. 741 mg.

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