2-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid → 4-Hydroxy-4'-octyloxybiphenyl

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Reaction Steps

To a solution of 4-octyloxy-4′-tetrahydropyranyloxybiphenyl 9E (R=octyl) (5 g) in methanol (39 ml) is added toluenesulfonic acid (25 mg). The reaction mixture is stirred at room temperature overnight, at which time potassium carbonate (1 g) is added. The reaction mixture is stirred an additional hour, and is then filtered. The solvent is removed in vacuo.

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