Dibenzyl ether → HCID 22723440, compound

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The benzylether prepared by the procedure outlined in sub paragraph A above was converted to the hydrophenyl furane and follows: 10.2 grams 3-(2-benzyloxyphenyl)-furane was placed in 50 ml. of a 1:1 solution of methanol/acetic ester, and was hydrogenated with hydrogen in the presence of 1.5 gram 10% palladium carbon, at room temperature and slight pressure. After absorption of one equivalent of hydrogen, the catalyst was filtered off and the solvent carefully drawn off at 20° C. An intensely colored, unstable substance remained, which was identified by its NMR spectrum as the desired phenol.

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