Water → 4-(3-Bromopropyl)phenol

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To a solution of 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-propanol 3A (4.0 g) and tripohenylphosphine (7.96 g) in anhydrous dichloromethane (77 mL), cooled to 0° C., is added, dropwise, a solution of tetrabromomethane (9.59 g) in anhydrous dichloromethane (15.4 mL). The reaction mixture gradually warmed to room temperature and allowed to stir overnight. The solution is then poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The combined organic layers are washed with brine and dried over magnesium sulfate. The solution is concentrated in vacuo.

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