Bismuth-oxygen → HCID 69983399, compound

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The benzil was synthesized according to the procedure of Example 41, Step 3 using the benzoin of Step 1 (1.85 g, 6.6 mmol) and bismuth oxide (3.3 g, 7.3 mmol) in acetic acid (15 ml). There was obtained 1.6 g (90%) of the desired benzil as a crystalline solid: mp 115-116° C. Anal. Calc'd. for C15H10FClO2 (MW 276.70): C, 65.11; H, 3.64. Found: C, 65.00; H, 3.48.

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