Dimethyl Sulfoxide → Anisole, m-pentadecyl-

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Reaction Steps

To a two necked round bottomed flask with a reflux condenser is added 3-pentadecyl phenol, DMSO, sodium hydroxide followed by dropwise addition of alkylating agent such as methyl iodide with constant stirring at room temperature. The stirring is continued for about 6-8 hrs. The reaction mixture is then poured into deionized water and the organic matter is extracted in diethyl ether, separated the organic layer, washed with water and dried, purified to obtain 3-pentadecyl anisole.

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