Bismuth-oxygen → HCID 69983346, compound

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The benzil was synthesized according to the procedure of Example 41, Step 3 using the benzoin of Step 2 (1.5 g, 4.8 mmol) and bismuth oxide (2.65 g, 5.3 mmol) in acetic acid (15 ml). There was obtained 1.45 g (98%) of the desired benzil as a crystalline solid: mp 124-126° C. Anal. Calc'd. for C15H10O2FClS (MW 308.77): C, 58.35; H, 3.26; S, 10.38. Found: C, 58.18; H, 3.09; S, 10.55.

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